The model was very similar to dual cab South Australian Railways 930 class.

During their career, the locomotives served every part of New South Wales and operated every type of train.

Over forty still owned by the State Rail Authority were auctioned off in December 1994.

4401 was in the custody of 3801 Limited, and 4403 was with the Australian Railway Historical Society, Canberra until 2017.

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