WAGR Dd Class Steam Locomotive

The Dd type was an evolution of the Dm class. However unlike the Dm class which used components of the old E Class tender engines, the Dd class components were all made new.

History:
All Dd class were built at Midland Workshops entering service between April and November of 1946. They were built to haul suburban passenger services in Perth, although they did on occasions work at Bunbury on the South Western and Merredin rail line on the Eastern lines. The first were withdrawn in 1969, with the remainder in 1970 and 1971 following the entry into service of the ADK and ADB class diesel multiple units. These were arguably the most common suburban steam locomotive they were also the longest lasting suburban steam locomotives in Australia with all other suburban services in the other Australian states being electrified or replaced by diesels. Two examples of the Dd class are preserved. Being Dd 592 and Dd 596. Dd 592 was restored to operating order and did tour trains up until 1995 when it was put on display in 1990 Dd 596 moved to the Gosnells railway market from the railway museum.

Known Numbers:
Dd 591

Dd 592

Dd 593

Dd 594

Dd 595

Dd 596

Dd 597

Dd 598

Dd 599

Dd 600