V Class
Diesel-hydraulic Loco
Owner
VR: 1960-1983
  • VicRail: 1974-1983
MTA: 1983-1989
PTC: 1989-1999
  • The Met: 1989-1992
Steamrail: ?-?
ARHS Vic: ?-2020
Newport Railway Museum: 2020-Current

Class Information
Class type
Washdock Shunter
Number in class
1
Numbers
V 56
First run
January 1960

Builder Information
Builder
VR - Newport Workshops
Build date
1959

Wheel Information
Gauge
Broad: 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Configuration
0-4-0

Dimensions
Locomotive length
16 ft (4.877 m)
Total length
20 ft 2 1/2 in (6.160 m)
Locomotive weight
21 LT 3 cwt (21.489 t)

Capacity Information
Tender capacity
Fuel: 15 gal (68.191 L)
Lubricating Oil: 1 1/2 gal (6.819 L)
Cooling Water: 3 gal (13.638 L)

Diesel-hydraulic Engine Information
Engine type
Fordson Major 4 stroke
Power output
40 hp (29.828 kW)
Top speed
10 mph (16.093 km/hr)
Photos
Class List
No. Location In Service Withdrawn Condition Livery
V 56 Newport Railway Museum January 1960 1992 Used at Steamrail - c1997. Display The Met (Trefoil logo)
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