There have been hundreds of locomotives of all shapes and sizes that have graced the country’s railway lines during my time as a train traveller. These are some that I have photographed, seen and remembered, and a few that were around before I was, that I have seen in museums or are now represented in my personal model railway collection. It is by no means a comprehensive list of all Australian locomotives, but I hope my selection with conjure up some fond memories for you also.
Use the menu (right) to select the locomotives of a particular state or territory.
Unlike modern machines, the steam locomotive – which underwent few fundamental changes in 125 years of development – openly displays many of its parts. This mechanical honesty has long captivated onlookers and invited study, but many still wonder just how it all works. In fact, entire books have been devoted to the subject.
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