In the early 1980's it was decided to rebuild all 26 B class into A class. This program was stopped after 11 B's had been rebuilt but the parts for all the B to A conversions had been ordered. Initially 10 N class were ordered but the order was extended to 25, the 15 additional N's were equipped with the parts that were to go into the A's.
The N's feature dual cabs and a head end power diesel generator and have been used in passenger service since their delivery, but occaisonally led freight services before V/Line's privatisation. Mechanically the N's and the A's are pretty much identical, the only difference being that N's have a head end power generator, A's do not.
All of the N's were built at Clyde's Somerton, Victoria plant.
Thanks to victorianrailways.net for the information.
  
   
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