S class
,The S class was built by Clyde Engeneering in Granville and are simmilar in design to the earlier B class but have only a single cab and a set of controls at the Holsters end, with the other differences being in the mechanicals. The S class were the main stay for the VR's streamlined passenger services and also on freight duties. With the formation of V/line some of the S class met their demise but others have been distributed to other operators including West Coast Railways, CFCLA, SSR, Great Northern Railroad, El Zorro, Pacific National, and RailPower to name a few. Some examples have entered preservation (303, 308, 310, 312, 313) and can even be seen at the head of freight services after going on lease to comercial operators. S314 and S316 were written off by the VR after a terrible head on collision with the Southern Aroura and a freight train that destroyed both locos. S317 had two pretty serious collisions but was repaired both times and now runs with SSR.
Both Series Identical
Drive Type: Diesel Electric - DC
Engine: EMD 16-567C
Generator: EMD D12/D22
Traction Motors: EMD D27/D37/D47
Horse Power: 1,810hp
Weight: 116t
Max rated speed: 133km/h
Builders Model: A7
A16C