Item MM 9111 Negative - S-Class Locomotive, Victoria, 1928-1936

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.