EEG - Classes: KA class

The KA class locomotives, 3 in total, began life on narrow gauge rails as members of the RA class. In the early 1970s they were converted to standard gauge and reclassified. At Kalgoorlie on April 11th, 1985, KA class, no. KA212, is seen entering the depot for stabling.

© Chris Stratton

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Introduced	1974
Converted by	Western Australia Goverment Railways, Midland Workshops, Perth. WA.
Running Numbers	KA211-KA213
Number Reclassified	3
Information	2 converted back to RA class , 1 reclassified to GON IU

All locomotives of this class have been reclassified. Please look at the overview to see the classification status

Engine	English Electric 12CSVT MKII
Main Generator	English Electric 822/16J
Auxiliary Generator	English Electric 755
Traction Motors	English Electric 548-1A x 6
Locomotive Brakes	Air
Train Brakes	Air, Vacuum
Wheel Arrangement	Co-Co

	Imperial	Metric
Gauge	4 ft 8½ in	1435 mm
Minimum Curve	264 ft 0 in	80467 mm
Length	56 ft 4 in	17170 mm
Width	9 ft 4 in	2845 mm
Height	13 ft 0 in	3962 mm
Weight	97½ tons	99.2 tonnes
Fuel Capacity	1232 Gallons	5600 Litres
Power Rating	1950 / 1796 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 'KA class' locomotives will appear here

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