5917

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NSWGR D5917
5917 waiting departure to Branxton at The Hunter Valley Steamfest
Specifications
Power type	Steam
Builder	Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation
Configuration	2-8-2
UIC classification	2′C
Gauge	Standard
Length	18.4 metres
Fuel type	Coal and water
Cylinders	Two
Career
Railroad(s)	NSWGR
Class	D, D59
Number	5917
Locale	Australia
First run	12-Mar-1953
Last run	Aug-1972
Disposition	Preserved

Locomotive 5917 is a two-cylinder, simple, non-condensing, superheated, coal-fired, 2-8-2 ‘Mikado' steam locomotive and one of five D59 class locomotives that were preserved.

In Service

Locomotive 5917 was built in the USA by Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton Corporation in 1953 and came into service in Australia on the 12th of March, 1953. the Loco was original built as an oil burning locomovtive which was NSWGR original plan when it was summit to the builders during the Coal shortage in New South Wales. but was later converted to a Coal burner. 5917 was used for freight haulage during it NSWGR service right up to its withdrawal.

Demise and Preservation

On 16 August 1972 the locomotive was withdrawn from service.^[1] and stored at Enfield for storage. 5917 was stored in the open on the east side of Enfield No 3 turntable, until mid 1974, when it was moved into Enfield No 1 Shed for preliminary work following purchase by a syndicate of enthusiasts.

Ownership passed to the '5917 Society' being operated and maintain by the Lachlan Valley Railway. It was moved out of storage at Enfield on 22 October 1974, when it hauled 3046 and 3090TS to the Rhonda Colliery site of the (then) Hunter Valley Steam Railway and Museum. During 1976, 5917 steamed to Peterborough SA, for an important anniversary there. In January 1978, 5917 was used on Festival Of Sydney trains to Kiama. The Loco was leased to 3801 Limited for some steam tours during 2008-2009. 5917 was take out of service during 2009 and now is currently in Eveleigh workshops to have repairs done to the boiler.

References

↑ °ARHS Digest September 1972

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5917

In Service

Demise and Preservation

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