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Diesel Locomotive NSU63
Permanent Declaration
Object
Diesel Electric Locomotive purchased in the mid 1950s by Commonwealth Railways to replace steam locomotives over the narrow gauge routes.
The Commonwealth Railways Diesel Locomotive NSU63 was built by the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company for use on the narrow gauge Central Australia Railway (CAR) and North Australia Railway (NAR). The diesel-electric locomotive commenced service on the CAR in July 1955 and was transferred to the NAR in 1956.
Both the NAR and CAR were significant in opening up the hinterland areas of the Territory and had a direct impact on the mining and pastoral industries in the regions along the lines. Both railways also played a significant role during WWII and the post war era.
The NSU63 is significant to the Territory for its association with both railways. The locomotive was one of five NSU Class locomotives to operate on the NAR and is the only remaining one of its type located in the Top End.
The NSU63 is highly valued by a sector of the Territory community devoted to preserving the remnants of the NAR. At a broader level the object is valued by the community as a tangible link to a crucial part of the Territory’s railway history.
07/10/2015
26/10/2015
18/03/2016
04/12/2015
No further action
Council:
(a) agreed that the Diesel Locomotive NSU63 is of heritage significance;
(b) approved the draft Statement of Heritage Value;
(c) noted that in accordance with section 25(2) of the Heritage Act, the Chairman will write to the Minister, providing a copy of the Statement of Heritage Value;
(d) agreed, in accordance with section 26 of the Heritage Act, to invite submissions as soon as practicable on the heritage significance of the Diesel Locomotive NSU63; and
(e) noted that in accordance with section 37 of the Heritage Act, that within 7 days after the Council has invited submissions, that the Minister will, by Gazette notice, provisionally declare the Diesel Locomotive NSU63 as a heritage object.
28/01/2016
22/03/2017
29/04/2017
26/04/2017
HE2015/0013
Historic
Located within the VCL restriction corridor of Lot 177, Town of Adelaide River.
Photo
   
NameDescriptionDate Added
ViewDieselLocomotiveNSU63 201115_LR1.jpgInternal view22/JUL/21
ViewDieselLocomotiveNSU63 201115_LR2.jpgDiesel Locomotive NSU6322/JUL/21
ViewDieselLocomotiveNSU63 201115_LR3.jpgDiesel Locomotive NSU6322/JUL/21
ViewDieselLocomotiveNSU63 201115_LR4.jpgInternal view22/JUL/21
ViewDieselLocomotiveNSU63 201115_LR5.jpgDrivers cabin22/JUL/21
ViewDieselLocomotiveNSU63 201115_LR6.jpgIdentification plate22/JUL/21
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Scan
   
NameDescriptionDate Added
ViewInstrument Diesel Locomotive NSU63.pdfInstrument for permanent heritage declaration27/APR/17
ViewInstrument Gazettal.pdfGazettal instrument permanent heritage declaration27/APR/17
ViewInstrument & Gazettal.pdfProvisional Declaration Instrument & Gazettal20/APR/16
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Further Information
   
NameDescriptionDate Added
ViewDiesel Locomotive NSU63 - Adelaide River.JPGBoundary of declared heritage area21/JUL/21
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Approximate Location
   
LAIS KeyStreet NumberStreet NameSuburbLocation CodeLot NumberLTO PlanPartTenure
005 00177 25STUARTADELAIDE RIVER005177 - - V
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Status Explanations
   

Nomination Period - a nomination has been accepted by Heritage Branch, but has not yet been accepted by the Heritage Council; OR a nomination has been accepted by the Heritage Council but the place/object has not yet been subject to a heritage assessment.

Assessment Period - a nomination has been accepted by the Heritage Council and the place/object is in the process of being assessed.

Consultation Period - Heritage assessment has been completed and s24 of the Act has been instigated, ie comment has been sought on a proposal to declare the place/object.

Recommendation Period - the Heritage Council has made a recommendation to declare the place/object and the Minister's final decision is awaited.

Not Recommended - a decision has been made by the Heritage Council not to recommend to the Minister that a place/object be declared

Declared - the Minister has made a decision to declare the place/object

Refused - the Minister has refused to declare the place/object