D CLASS ON TEST
All pics taken 24 July 2001
After arriving in Tasmania on June 15 the new D class locos were not
expected to enter service for some time as traction motors from English Electric ZB class
bogies had still to be fitted to them. But suprisingly they were out being tested on July 10,
just over three weeks later. On Monday 23 July they hauled the Paper Train from Western Junction south to
Boyer and return, and on Tuesday 24 July were supposed to do the same. However
they were not ready in time and were forced to follow the train south light engine. I managed to catch
the Ds at Western Junction and it was possible to hear the sound of just one V16 GM as it headed south.
Arriving at Western Junction, 2020 in the lead.
Running past the platforms at the Junction station.
Passing through the yard at Evandale. Stored wagons are in the distance.
New this month are sound and video clips of the D class.
The sound is of one engine only, 2020 towing 2021 light engine on 24 July 2001.
To HEAR the D class passing Evandale
CLICK HERE Windows media audio file 218KB, works well with
Microsoft Windows Media Player
To SEE the D class passing Evandale CLICK HERE Windows media video file (347KB), works well with Microsoft Windows Media Player
For a higher quality video clip of the same scene (1148KB)
CLICK HERE The D class were hauled from Bell Bay after their arrival on June 15 by
DC4588. Here they are passing over the East Tamar highway north of Longreach.
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