Perth, Western Australia
Just days after delivery from Rocklea, K201 is seen in Perth posing for a Western Australian Government Railways publicity shot. Notice the 'Perth' labels on the front of the nose.
© Bill Parkinson Collection
| Introduced | 1966-1972 | |
| Manufacturer | English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. | |
| Running Numbers | K201-K210, 3-9, D46-D51 | |
| Number Built | 15 | |
| Number Extent | 11 | |
| Number In Service | 8 | |
| Number Out of Use | 3 | |
| Number Scrapped | 4 | |
| 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 538-1A | |
| Loco Brakes | Air | |
| Train Brakes | Vacuum | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Co-Co | |
| Min Curve | 5 Chains / 330ft 0in | 100584mm |
| Length | 57ft 10½in | 17640mm |
| Width | 9ft 6in | 2896mm |
| Height | 13ft 8¼in | 4172mm |
| Weight | 108 tons | 109.8 tonnes |
| Weight per Axle | 18 tons | 18.3 tonnes |
| Fuel Capacity | 1500 Gals | 6818 litres |
| Power Rating | 1950HP / 1795HP | 1454kW / 1339kW |
| Tractive Effort (Start) | 67000lbs | 298kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 50500lbs @ 12mph | 225kN @ 19km/h |
| Speed | 80mph | 128km/h |
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