Steam Locomotive Information

Here are the notes for Western Australia Government Railways No. 664, a 4-6-4T located in Bassendean, Western Australia. If you have additional information about this locomotive, and would like to share it, click the Add Note button.

Posted: Aug 13, 2018 @ 04:08:19 by Robin R Beck
One of the 4-6-2 oil fired U class, British War Department built locomotives. In December 1954 WAGR 664 was converted to burn coal. Operated like this for two years. In 1957 was converted at Midland workshops into a 4-6-4T and also converted back to burning oil. The arrival of diesel railcars had accelerated the suburban passenger trains. The conversion of 664 was an attempt to run steam locos at the same speeds. Successively ran for 2 years on these services then stored in 1959. The high cost of burning oil, prevented any more locos being converted so 664 was the only member of WAGR class Ut. Returned to traffic 1966 to work permanent way trains. Finally being withdrawn in 1970. Can be seen at the Bassendean railway Museum


Western Australia Government Railways 4-6-4T No. 664 Bassendean, Western Australia, Australia	Location: The Railway Museum Status: Display