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Train Spotter - 48 Class Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 6/21/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   small (small)

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Geocache Description:

This cache is part of the Train Spotter series, and inspired of geoson's love of trains.

The 48-class locomotive is the most numerous class of diesel locomotive used in NSW. The class worked on every line due to its light axle load. Developed by ALCO and built under licence by A E Goodwin Pty Ltd at their St Marys workshops, the first locomotive was completed in 1959. Built to the American Locomotive Company DL531 design, the 48-class were to become the backbone of the NSW Railways, eliminating steam haulage from branch lines but also being used for mainline duties. Such was the popularity of the DL531 design that a total of 165 48-class units were eventually placed in service with the NSWGR as well as 44 being built for the South Australian Railways and another 3 for the Broken Hill based Silverton Tramway Company.

During their service life the 48-class proved to be extremely reliable units as well providing the flexibility to haul all types of trains over all lines in the NSW rail network. Despite having worn many different liveries and undergone various modifications their basic configuration remains the same as when first delivered. Several have been preserved in running condition and many are still being used in traffic.

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