MKA class
The sun glints off the front of MKA Class no. 2138 as it approaches East Tamar with a test train on March 31st, 2005
© Jeffrey Grenfell
© Jeffrey Grenfell
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Rebuilt |
1995 (1), 2000 (2) |
|---|---|
Rebuilt By |
Morrison Knudsen Australia, Whyalla, South Australia (1) or NRE-Alco, Whyalla, South Australia (2) |
Running Numbers |
MKA1-MKA8, MKA13-MKA16, 2131-2134, 2137, 2138 |
Number Rebuilt |
8 |
Information |
2 later rebuilt and classified as CC class |
Note(s) |
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1 |
The initial seven locomotives of this class were completed by Morrison Knudsen before the company stopped operating. |
2 |
The last member of the class is thought to have been completed around this date by NREC. |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| Withdrawn | 5 |
| Preserved | 1 |
2138. |
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| Reclassified | 2 |
Total |
8 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16J |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 548 x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air, Rheostatic. |
Train Brakes |
Air |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
3 ft 6 in |
1067 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
48 ft 0 in |
14630 mm |
Width |
9 ft 3 in |
2820 mm |
Height |
12 ft 4½ in |
3772 mm |
Weight |
88 tons |
89.8 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1200 Gallons |
5455 Litres |
Power Rating |
2025 / 1800 HP |
1510 / 1343 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
77,990 lbs |
347 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
53,900 lbs at 10½ mph |
240 kN at 15 km/h |
Speed |
50 mph |
80 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'MKA class' locomotives will appear here
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