Preservation
Four E class locomotives have survived into preservation. As of May 2007, their disposition is as follows:
- E 1102 is in static preservation at the Australian Railway Historical Society Williamstown Railway Museum, wearing its original black livery
- E 1106 and 1108 are currently stored out of service by Steamrail Victoria
- E 1109 is also in the custody of Steamrail Victoria, and is presently being restored to operating condition
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