 DS 1 was first to be withdrawn in 1953, and was used as spare parts for Regatta Point-based DS 4, which was withdrawn later that year.These locomotives were fired on a mix of 60% Tasmanian soft coal and 40% NSW hard coal, which delivered a better result in steaming.During 1953, the Emu Bay Railway required a shunting locomotive to work in their Burnie yard.