SSR 49 Class 4904

SSR 49 Class 4904

The 49 Class were originally purchased to dieselise the (then) uneconomical line to Broken Hill. Initially, the entire class would be based at Parkes, although their duties would take them all over Western NSW, hauling anything from a block wheat train, to a pickup goods, and even the Central West Express on occasion. Originally, six 875hp units were ordered from Clyde Engineering, with a Co-Co wheel arrangement – giving them an axle load of 12.5 tons. These units were very similar to the T Class purchased by the Victorian Railways, having entered service four years prior. A further twelve units would be ordered, in two batches of six units each.
The end of their government service did little to diminish the class, with many of the 49 class remaining in operation today in the hands of private operators. Indeed, it is unusual that such a small class has seen so many different uses since leaving government service. Some members of the class are used as shunters for Manildra Group, while others have entered lease service with CFCL Australia. Still other class members were used for trip train service in Sydney.

Regardless of the future of those locomotives in private ownership, two members of the class remain in preservation today, one with the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum (NSWRTM) as part of the NSW Core Heritage Fleet, and one with 3801ltd for use on their Cockatoo Run tourist train, as well as being available to work RailCorp infrastructure trains and other similar passenger services.

Author: matruck

SSR 49 Class 4904
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