New South Wales, Australia
Before it was restricted to 'local' workings, D34 was a regular visitor to the BHP extremities, it is seen at the Kemira coal facility on May 23rd, 1993.
© John Hourigan
| Introduced | 1969 | |
| Manufacturer | English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. | |
| Running Numbers | D34 | |
| Number Built | 1 | |
| Number Extent | 1 | |
| Number In Service | 0 | |
| Number Out of Use | 1 | |
| Number Scrapped | 0 | |
| Number Preserved | 0 | |
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| Class History | Click Here | |
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| Technical Overview | Imperial | Metric |
| Gauge | 4ft 8½in | 1435mm |
| Engine | English Electric 12CSVT MK II | |
| Main Generator | English Electric 822/16J | |
| Auxiliary Generator | English Electric 755 | |
| Traction Motors | 6 x English Electric 538 | |
| Loco Brakes | Air | |
| Train Brakes | Air | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Co-Co | |
| Min Curve | 4 Chains / 264ft 0in | 80467mm |
| Length | 56ft 10in | 17323mm |
| Width | 9ft 6in | 2895mm |
| Height | 13ft 11in | 4242mm |
| Weight | 132 tons | 134.1 tonnes |
| Weight per Axle | 22 tons | 22.4 tonnes |
| Fuel Capacity | 1200 Gals | 5455 litres |
| Power Rating | 1950HP / 1795HP | 1454kW / 1339kW |
| Tractive Effort (Start) | 87000lbs | 387kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 57000lbs @ 11mph | 254kN @ 16km/h |
| Speed | 30mph | 50km/h |
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