The Victorian Railways V class was a single locomotive class that consisted of only V56.[2] It was built as the shunter for the Jolimont Workshops to move the suburban sets through the washdocks.[3] It had a top speed of 16 km/h although it was limited to 1 km/h when shunting through the washdock. This speed limit does not pose a problem in operation because heavy weight of rolling stock and weak engine prevents going much faster anyway.[2][3] It had a tractor engine of 40 hp driving four hydraulic motors. It was the smallest locomotive owned by the VR.[4]
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Victorian Railways V Class[1] |
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Type and origin |
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Power type | Diesel hydraulic |
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Builder | Newport Workshops |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 0-4-0 |
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Gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) |
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Length | 6.32 m (20 ft 9 in) |
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Loco weight | 22.00 t (21.65 long tons; 24.25 short tons) |
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Prime mover | FORDSON MAJOR |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 16 km/h (9.9 mph) |
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Power output | 30 kW (40 hp) |
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Career |
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Number in class | 1 |
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Numbers | V56 |
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First run | 1959 |
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