Originally numbered 2-6 under the first system of consecutive numbering system which duplicated numbers in each type (passenger / goods) locomotives.
Not long after, the VR changed to the odd/even system, odd for goods, even for passenger. These locomotives were renumbered 2-10 (even only). Classed 'J' in 1886.
Fleet summary
Key:
In service
Preserved
Stored or withdrawn
Scrapped
First nos.
Locomotive
Builder no.
Entered service
Withdrawn
Scrapped
Status
Notes
2
J 2
110
May 1860
23 April 1904
Scrapped
4
J 4
112
July 1860
9 November 1912
Scrapped
Sold to Mr Findlay of Serviceton - 9 November 1912
6
J 6
114
August 1860
10 August 1912
Scrapped
Hot water engine - 10 August 1912. Broken up? - 19 February 1916. Last seen - 9 March 1917
3
J 8
111
June 1860
5 July 1904
Scrapped
5
J 10
113
July 1860
28 April 1907
Scrapped
Stationary engine at Newport - 29 April 1907
References
Dee; et al. (1981). Power Parade. Melbourne: VicRail Public Relations Division. p. 3. ISBN 0-7241-3323-2.
Cave, Norman; Buckland, John; Beardsell, David (2002). Steam Locomotives of the Victorian Railways. Vol. 1: The First Fifty Years. Melbourne, Vic: ARHS Victoria Division. pp. 23–33, 35. ISBN 1876677384.
^ abcdefghijklmnoCave, Norman; Buckland, John; Beardsell, David (2002). Steam Locomotives of the Victorian Railways. Vol. 1: The First Fifty Years. Melbourne, Vic: ARHS Victoria Division. p. 35. ISBN 1876677384.
^ abcdefgVictorian Railways Rolling Stock Branch: Diagrams & Particulars of Locomotives, Cars, Vans & Trucks (1904 ed.). Vic: Victorian Railways. 1904. p. 4.