World Track Record

摘要

IT IS likely the last loco in the world from a long series of streamlined diesel locos based on General Motors classic 'E' and V type has ceased working scheduled passenger trains. The 'E' and V types were first introduced in the USA in 1937 and 1939, respectively. Several thousand 'E' and 'F' type diesel locos - with their distinctive bulldog noses - were built for North American railroads and also export, with licensed versions built and supplied to multiple operators in Europe and Australia. Victoria state passenger operator V/Line used its last remaining 'A' Class loco - No. A66 - for the last time in scheduled passenger service on August 24. The loco was used for a rail tour two days later and then stored pending preservation.