D34 class
During the late 1970s, no. D34 was repainted in the Chamberlain Orange livery after overhaul and it, along with fellow BHP Port Kembla English Electric locomotives no. D2 and no. D36 were posed at the Nebo loop at the head of the Kemira Valley. This image shows no. D34 during the 'pose'
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© Bill Parkinson
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© Bill Parkinson
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1969 |
|---|---|
Manufacturer |
English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
D34 |
Number Built |
1 |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| Preserved | 1 |
D34. |
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Total |
1 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16J |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 538 x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air, Rheostatic. |
Train Brakes |
Air |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
4 ft 8½ in |
1435 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
56 ft 10 in |
17323 mm |
Width |
9 ft 6 in |
2895 mm |
Height |
13 ft 11 in |
4242 mm |
Weight |
132 tons |
134.1 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1200 Gallons |
5455 Litres |
Power Rating |
1950 / 1795 HP |
1454 / 1339 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
87,000 lbs |
387 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
57,000 lbs at 11 mph |
254 kN at 16 km/h |
Speed |
30 mph |
50 km/h |
An overview of the history of the D34 will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 25 available ]
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