Tasmanian Government Railways Q class
| Company type | Steam locomotive class |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railway transport |
| Founded | 1922–1923 |
| Headquarters | Tasmania , Australia |
| Products | 4-8-2 steam locomotives |
The Tasmanian Government Railways Q class consisted of a fleet of 4-8-2 steam locomotives operated by the Tasmanian Government Railways.
History
During the period from 1922 to 1923, the Tasmanian Government Railways procured six 4-8-2 locomotives manufactured by Perry Engineering. This was followed by an additional three units delivered in 1929 from Walkers Limited, based in Maryborough. Between 1936 and 1945, Clyde Engineering in Sydney produced ten more locomotives for the class, with the last four models equipped with boilers operating at increased pressure.
These engines were primarily assigned to important lines such as the Western, Derwent Valley, Main, and Fingal routes. Following the arrival of the Tasmanian Government Railways X class, their role transitioned to handling suburban passenger services around Hobart. The process of retiring these locomotives started in 1957 and was completed by January 1964, coinciding with the introduction of the Tasmanian Government Railways Y class. Notably, locomotive Q5 has been preserved and is displayed at the Tasmanian Transport Museum located in Glenorchy.