David Johnson's
42 class Photos

Other pages featuring 42 class locomotives: KL Class, 44 class

The 42 class was built by Clyde Engineering at Clyde, NSW.
The first unit was in service on November 28th, 1955. There were 6 units in the class, numbered 4201-4206.
They have a V16 Blower scavenged 2 stroke GM-567C engine.
They weigh 122 tonnes and have 1600 HP available for traction.


4201 descends the 1 in 40 grade from Thirlmere to Picton during the Thirlmere Festival of Steam on March 4th, 1990
4201 arrives in Picton Yard during the Thirlmere Festival of Steam on March 4th, 1990
4201 stands in Picton Yard during the Thirlmere Festival of Steam on March 4th, 1990
4201 passes Mt Boyce with the Megalong Valley in the background on an RTM tour on September 7th, 1996

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