A class
The maintenance shed at Goldsworthy was a small steel erected shed that could accommodate 2 locos. On March 6th, 1972 A Class, no. 6 is seen outside the shed awaiting it's next duty. No. 6 began life as K202 with W.A.G.R. but in March 1968 it moved north as a replacement for seriously damaged No.3, which only left the company with 3 operational locos
© The late Weston Langford
© The late Weston Langford
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1966-1972, 1986¹ |
|---|---|
Manufacturer |
English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
3-9 |
Number Built |
7 |
Information |
Reclassified by BHP in NSW to D46(K) class |
Note(s) |
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1 |
2 WAGR K class locos became A class members, 1 in 1968 and 1 in 1986. |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| Scrapped | 1 |
4. |
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| Reclassified | 6 |
Total |
7 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
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Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16J |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 538-1A x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air |
Train Brakes |
Vacuum |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
4 ft 8½ in |
1435 mm |
Minimum Curve |
330 ft 0 in |
100584 mm |
Length |
57 ft 10½ in |
17640 mm |
Width |
9 ft 6 in |
2896 mm |
Height |
13 ft 8¼ in |
4172 mm |
Weight |
108 tons |
109.8 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1500 Gallons |
6818 litres |
Power Rating |
1950 / 1795 HP |
1454 / 1339 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
67,000 lbs |
298 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
50,500 lbs at 12 mph |
225 kN at 19 km/h |
Speed |
80 mph |
128 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'A class' locomotives will appear here
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