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The New South Wales Z15 class was a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotives operated by the New South Wales Government Railways of Australia.

New South Wales Z15 Class
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Beyer, Peacock & Company Total produced 6
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-4-0 Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Boiler pressure 150lbs Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 17" x 26"
Performance figures Maximum speed 70 mph (110 km/h) Tractive effort 12,200
Career Operators New South Wales Government Railways Nicknames Peacock High Flyers Disposition All scrapped

In 1882/83, Beyer, Peacock & Company built six 4-4-0 locomotives to operate passenger services on the newly extended Main Southern line to Albury. All were fitted with Belpaire boilers in 1902/03.[1] [2] All were scrapped between 1929 and 1937.[3]

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