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Negative - S-Class Locomotive, Victoria, 1928-1936
Reg. No: MM 009111
![['Matthew Flinders' S-class steam locomotive, between 1928 and 1938.]](/collections/itemimages/161/662/161662_Large.jpg)
- Summary:
- Photograph of the S-class 4-6-2 passenger steam locomotive No. 300 'Matthew Flinders'. The S-class 'Pacific' locomotives were introduced in 1928, and were built by Victorian Railways at the Newport workshops. The four locomotives in this class were streamlined in 1936-1938 to haul the 'Spirit of Progress' service between Melbourne and Wodonga. This image offers a three-quarter side view of the locomotive prior to steamlining.
- Description Of Content:
- The S-class 4-6-2 passenger steam locomotive No.300 'Matthew Flinders'. The S-class 'Pacific' locomotives were introduced in 1928, and were built by Victorian Railways at the Newport workshops. The four locomotives in this class were streamlined in 1936-
1938 to haul the 'Spirit of Progress' service between Melbourne and Wodonga. This image offers side view of the locomotive prior to steamlining. - Acquisition Information:
- Copied from Unknown Biggest Family Album Contributor, 1992
| Discipline: | Technology |
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| Tagged with: | diesel railway locomotives |
| Themes this item is part of: | Images & Image Making Collection, Transport Collection, The Biggest Family Album in Australia Collection |
| Primary Classification: | RAIL TRANSPORT |
| Secondary Classification: | Railways - Steam Power |
| Tertiary Classification: | steam locomotives |
| Organisations Depicted: | Locomotive S-300; 'Matthew Flinders' |
| Format: | Negative: Black & White; 35 mm |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Victoria, Australia, circa 1928 |
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