description SAR 520 Class (Australia) Overview
The South Australian Railways (SAR) 520 Class is a group of 4-8-4 steam locomotives designed and constructed for heavy passenger and freight service in Australia. Introduced in the 1940s, these locomotives were notable for their streamlined exterior casings, earning them the nickname "Whistling Bills." They were engineered to operate efficiently on the lightly laid track typical of the South Australian network. As some of the largest and most technologically advanced steam locomotives in the country, several were preserved after their retirement.
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SAR 520 Class (Australia) ranks #348 of 397 in the Locomotive ranking, behind Indian Railways XA Class, ahead of Virginian EL-C.
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