WAGR D class (1884)

The WAGR D class was a single-member class steam locomotive numbered 6 and operated by the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR).

The D class was built by the Hunslet Engine Coy of Leeds, England in 1884. It was built to shunt on Fremantle Long Jetty, where it operated until 1897 when upon completion of the inner harbour at Fremantle the Long Jetty stopped being utilised. In 1903 it was sold to the Leonora tramway and operated there until the tramway became electrified in 1908. No. 6 was sold to Bunning Bros. for use in the timber industry, it was scrapped in 1956.

During its service with Bunning Bros., the saddle tank was removed and a tender added, this tender is allegedly displayed in Boddington.


Category:Western Australian Government Railways locomotives