RA class
To the west of the city of Perth in Western Australia is a major marshalling yard and locomotive depot. As expected there are a number of routes merging to enter the main yard, and here RA Class, no. RA1911, is seen in the Forrestfield area on October 7th, 1975.
© Leon Batman
© Leon Batman
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1969-1972, 1984¹, 2008² |
|---|---|
Manufacturer |
English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
RA1906-RA1918¹, RA212² |
Number Built |
13 |
Information |
3 converted to KA class, 2 later converted from KA to RA Class |
Note(s) |
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1 |
One of the RA class locomotives converted to a standard gauge KA class in 1974, was converted back in 1984 |
2 |
One of the RA class locomotives converted to a standard gauge KA class in 1974, was converted back in 2008. |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| Preserved | 1 |
| Scrapped | 11 |
| Reclassified | 1 |
Total |
13 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
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Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16J |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 548 x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air |
Train Brakes |
Vacuum |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
3 ft 6 in |
1067 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
56 ft 4 in |
17170 mm |
Width |
9 ft 4 in |
2844 mm |
Height |
13 ft 0 in |
3962 mm |
Weight |
94½ tons |
96 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1232 Gallons |
5600 Litres |
Power Rating |
1950 /1795 HP |
1454 / 1339 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
66,850 lbs |
298 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
50,900 lbs at 11 mph |
226.9 kN at 17.5 km/h |
Speed |
60 mph |
96 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'RA class' locomotives will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 36 available ]
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