Per Queensland Railway's classification system they were designated the A10 class, A representing they had two driving axles, and the 10 the cylinder diameter in inches.

They were built under sub-contract by the Vulcan Foundry and both companies gave them works numbers.

[1][2] The locomotives were delivered to the Central Railway (Rockhampton) in late 1877, entering service numbered 8 to 10.

In March 1881, no.10 was sold only to rail contractor O'Rourke & Co, being repurchased in December 1887.

Croydon Shire Council salvaged 202 and made an assessment on restoring it.