Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 26 May 1949, page 3


"HEAVY HARRY"

INVALUABLE

IN EMERGENCY

Because of poor coal and re-pairs to several S class engines, the Victorian Railways have been compelled to use "Heavy Harry," a passenger and goods

engine, to draw the Spirit of

Progress to Albury recently.

"Heavy Harry," which broke down near Seymour on Monday night, was on emergency service between Melbourne and Albury, the Railways Commissioners said yesterday. It was an H class locomotive, built to operate "The Overland" express passenger service between Melbourne and Adelaide without the need for double-heading.

Pending strengthening of the track between Melbourne and Ararat, "Heavy Harry" was performing invaluable service on fast goods and emergency work between Melbourne and Albury.