Independant Railways Australia's 44 Class names

hurstville1 · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:14 pm

I was just wondering if any of you guys knew the names of the 44 class that IRA own in Sydney.

Thanks, VInce

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4705-44201NB · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:35 pm

what do you mean by this question Hurstville1?
IRA don't own any 44's, they do lease some and none carry offical names.

hurstville1 · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 5:04 pm

TheRev · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:38 pm

I'll nominate three names: Shifty; Nifty, and Quick.

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4426_No_2_end · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:41 pm

They probably do have unofficial names but I dont think we can post the names as they are probably offensive. Twisted Evil

But I think TheRev is onto something with the names he has provided.

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biqua · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:03 pm

4463 had Titantic for a while didn't it, due to someone scrawling it in the dirt on the side?

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4426_No_2_end · Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 11:07 pm

4497 should then be named Thumper (And not after our resident Railpager with a similar name either) but in recognition of its unique sound before the on going bogie change.

Mind you a few of them are getting to be squarish. Laughing

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chase42211 · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:40 am

4458 also had name Daisy and 4461 was running around with Mad Max.

siding · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 4:45 am

SMR30 · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:32 am

4472 has always been my favourite from young age since I first liked Flying Scotsman and seen the number 4472 on as well it to I like. I like that diesel to now. And I like that picture of the two 4472's running together when Scotty was over here.

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siding · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 8:46 am

awsgc24 · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:30 am

These appear to be unofficial type names or nicknames which are pretty dreadful.

By comparison, CFCLA name their main line locos after Racehorses.

broy · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:17 am

alltrainzfan · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:16 pm

4461: Blood and Custard. Laughing

Don't forget now that some 44s are now repainted. 4497 was first in Silver. 4488 which was Priscilla, has now been repainted into a Silver scheme with yellow lining. 4472 is similarly treated.