Heritage: Australia's Metrovic XA Diesel class.

Run_to_da_hills · 02-12-2010 10:09pm #1

These were remarkably close looking to our own A Class locos, they were also equipped with Crossley engines which gave trouble. They made the choice to modify their existing motors rather than swich over to GM. (Against engineers advice) At least ours lasted into the mid 90's

5 have been preserved.

http://www.hothamvalleyrailway.com.au/xa_diesel_loco.htm

Cookie_Monster · 02-12-2010 10:10pm

wow, thats one ugly loco

corktina · 03-12-2010 9:31am

sssh it'll hear you and be upset...I like it....and can we see thousands of more train pics on here please...until they give us our own section....

Cookie_Monster · 03-12-2010 9:39am

you can see the similarities in the cab windows alright

corktina · 03-12-2010 9:53am

can someone porst a picture of an A class so we can compare (and annoy JD)

Cookie_Monster · 03-12-2010 9:54am

corktina · 03-12-2010 10:01am

gibber...slaver....:cool:

Judgement Day · 03-12-2010 11:31am

OK one last push to get a 'dribblers' forum but it should only be open to those previously banned by RUI/IRN or the IRRS.

Here's one from long, long ago in the deep, dark forests of north Tipperary.

corktina · 03-12-2010 12:40pm

off for a cold shower...:p

Eiretrains · 03-12-2010 12:56pm

Thurles Beet Sdgs JD? Sorry I just can't avoid asking the question, nice photo:o

Judgement Day · 03-12-2010 1:02pm

Eiretrains wrote: »

Thurles Beet Sdgs JD? Sorry I just can't avoid asking the question, nice photo:o

You got it - circa 1985 (?). You'll have to apply for the mod's job in the new forum.

14-12-2010 10:39pm

The throttle control "wheel" on the X class is identical to that on the A class, both being from the same manufacturer. The A throttle was changed to 8 notches from the original 10, probably when the GM engine was fitted.

X class:

A class (taken by me):

Heritage: Australia's Metrovic XA Diesel class.

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