Model Details
V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
S311 or S315
Years Released:
1977a
1978a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
Running Number: S311 or S315
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: V.R. S Class
Designer: Clyde/General Motors
Class Information: Victorian Railways, Australia. Class introduced 1957.
Weight: 120 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Australian release.
* 3,500 solo models produced and 9,250 in sets.
Models Produced: * 12,550
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977a
1978a
Running Number: S311 or S315
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
Locomotive Class: V.R. S Class
Designer: Clyde/General Motors
Class Information: Victorian Railways, Australia. Class introduced 1957.
Weight: 120 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
Model Information: Australian release.
* 3,500 solo models produced and 9,250 in sets.
Models Produced: * 12,550
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:
1977a
1978a
 1977a |
 1978a |
Company: V.R. - Victorian Railways
Logo: Victorian Railways Logo
Logo Years: 1960s & 1970s
Livery: V.R. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with yellow lining.
Company Information: Victoria, Australia
Model Ranking:
Current: 197 - December 2023
Previous: 297 - November 2023
Movement:
(+100)
Logo: Victorian Railways Logo
Logo Years: 1960s & 1970s
Livery: V.R. Blue
Livery Details: Blue with yellow lining.
Company Information: Victoria, Australia
Model Ranking:
Current: 197 - December 2023
Previous: 297 - November 2023
Movement:
(+100)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1977a | R.317 |
V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) |
| 1978a | R.317 |
V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1977a 1978a | Express Freight Set (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
| 105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
| HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
| HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
| HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
| YEAR | INFORMATION |
|---|---|
| 1977a | Released in Australia only. Working headlight, alternative name and number sheet included for S311 Sir Ferdinand von Mueller and S315 Sir Charles Gavin Duffy. |
| 1978a | Released in Australia only. Working headlight, alternative name and number sheet included for S311 Sir Ferdinand von Mueller and S315 Sir Charles Gavin Duffy. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 1977a | Ringfield |
| 1978a | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.317 V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1977a
R.317 V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1978a
V.R. S Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) on ebay UK 
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