Tag: A Class

The memorial plaque on the side of A62.

“A62
This locomotive is dedicated to the thousands of railway men
and women whose loyalty, commitment, skills, and service to the
community have played a vital role in the development of the
State of Victoria
18 July 1985…….Victoria’s 150th Birthday Year”

A62 also has the distinction of being the first diesel locomotive to cover 1,000,000 miles. This was acheived before the rebuild, while still a B Class – B62.

• Camera: Pixel 8 Pro
• Taken: 7 March, 2026
• ISO: 26

V/Line A Class A62 outside of the West Block at the Newport Railway Workshops Open Day 2026. The A Class was a rebuild of the B Class, increasing power from 1,500hp to 2,250hp. The intention was to rebuild all 26 B Class locos, but cost blow-outs due to frame fatigue saw the program stopped at 11. In their place the order for the mechanically similar N Class was extended.

• Camera: Pixel 8 Pro
• Taken: 7 March, 2026
• ISO: 15