Z class (diesel, WA)
Description
The Z class was an 0-6-0 light jetty shunter built by Robert Stephenson and Hawthorns as subcontractor to the Drewry Car Co. It was fitted with the well tried and proven Gardner 8LW diesel engine, driving through a Wilson epicyclic semi-automatic transmission to the six-coupled wheels. The cab is mounted high above the hoods, affording good visibility. They were used at Robb Jetty. Power rating was 140hp, max speed 17mph 28km/h.
Three were built and all three preserved.
Datasheet
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1953 |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-6-0 |
| Manufactured by | Robert Stephenson and Hwathorns for Drewry Car Co. |
| Traction type | Diesel-Electric |
| Number in database | 3 |
| Length | 18'10" 5.75m |
| Weight | 15 ton 15t |
| Tractive effort | 40kN start |
| Axle load | 5 ton |
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Fleet status
| Number in database | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preserved - Operational | 3 | Z1151 Z1152 Z1153 |
Fleet overview
| Road number | Gauge | Status | Last owner | Last operator / caretaker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z1151 | Narrow1067mm | Preserved - Operational | |||
| Z1152 | Narrow1067mm | Preserved - Operational | |||
| Z1153 | Narrow1067mm | Preserved - Operational |
Please note - in the case of scrapped, renumbered or rebuilt locomotives, the last operator or owner is listed.
