Model Details
V.R. 4-6-2 Class S Locomotive - Sir Thomas Mitchell

301

Years Released:
1976a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 1 year.
Running Number: 301
Category: Steam Locomotives

Locomotive Class: 4-6-2 S Class

Designer: Alfred E Smith
Class Information: The ‘S’ Class 4-6-2 Pacific was the most prestigious of Victorian Railways express passenger locomotive designs built to haul trains between Melbourne and Sydney prior to dieselisation of the route in the 1950’s. More...
Weight: 223 tons
Purpose: Express Passenger
Wheel Arrangement: 4-6-2
Wheel Arrangement Name: Pacific

Model Information: * Model never produced, testing model only ever made. Testing model still exists in a private collection. Image is from Pat Hammond books mentioned below.
Models Produced: * 1
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1976a
![]() 1976a |
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: 967 - December 2023
Previous: 802 - November 2023
Movement:

Model Year Details (1)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
---|---|---|
1976a | R.329 |
![]() V.R. 4-6-2 Class S Locomotive - Sir Thomas Mitchell |
Model Photos & Notes (2)
DATE | TYPE | TITLE | AUTHOR |
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9 Dec 2010 | Photo | S Class With B Class! | David Francis |
9 Dec 2010 | Photo | Steam S Class Photo | David Francis |
Catalogue Images (1)
R.329 V.R. 4-6-2 Class S Locomotive - Sir Thomas Mitchell - 1976a
V.R. 4-6-2 Class S Locomotive - Sir Thomas Mitchell on ebay US 
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