Rx 231

Plinthed at Apex Park, Kadina

 

Rx 231 is plinthed in the Apex Park in central Kadina, as seen in this photo of 1 June 2007.

The green livery with white tyres is attractive, but not authentic!

Rx 231 was built by Walkers Limited of Maryborough as their builder's number 259 of 1915, a  joining the highly successful Rx-class of 4-6-0 mixed-traffic locomotives.

Rx 231 was condemned by the South Australian Railways in September 1967, having run 979,312 miles in service. a

The photos on this page show Rx 231 plinthed in the Apex Park in central Kadina on June 2007, following a visit to Kadina by the webmaster.  It is fitted with a plain stovepipe chimney of the type that appears to have been common in the latter years of SAR steam, together with a bogie tender.

Two further views of Rx 231 at Kadina on 1 June 2007.

 

References

 

a Fluck R. E., Sampson R., & Bird K. J. 'Steam locomotives and Railcars of the South Australian Railways', published by The Mile End Railway Museum (SA) Inc, 1986.  pp.73
b Webmaster's personal observation or comment.

 

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