The 1200 class were a class of diesel locomotive built by

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for

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ways in 1953–1954.

History

The 1200 class were rostered to haul ''

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'' between Brisbane and

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, ''

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'' between Brisbane and

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and '' The Inlander'' from

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. A characteristic addition to the 1200s in 1961 was a sun visor to help reduce glare. As they became due for heavy overhauls in the late 1970s, they were withdrawn. 1200 has been preserved by the

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, and is currently stored at

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1225 class

In 1984, 1208 was rebuilt using parts from 1250 class locomotives 1252 and 1253, including a more powerful engine to replace the original EE 12SVT engine, while the body was modified to resemble a 1250 class. It earned the nickname "Hybrid" after this work and was renumbered 1225. It also resembles the Brazilian RFN Class 700. It remained in service until 1987, based at

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working mainly on the Southern line. The loco is now privately owned and is currently stored at Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway (QPSR) at Swanbank Queensland since it was moved there in mid-2010. QPSR now want it out of their premises so now its future is uncertain.

Status table

References

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