GON IU
After withdrawal in March 1987, KA Class, no. KA211, was acquired by A. Goninan in July 1990 and transferred to their Bassendean works where it converted was into a mobile engine test-bed for locomotives under development by the company. In April 1998, the former KA211, was unnumbered whe this photo was taken inside the works.
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© Peter Clark
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© Peter Clark
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Converted |
1996 |
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Converted by |
Goninan |
Running Numbers |
211 |
Number Converted |
1 |
Note(s) |
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This is an ´unofficial´ classification of the locomotive in it's current form as a test bed for this project. |
| Status | Total |
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| Stored Unserviceable | 1 |
??. |
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Total |
1 |
Engine |
N/A |
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Main Generator |
N/A |
Auxiliary Generator |
N/A |
Traction Motors |
N/A |
Locomotive Brakes |
N/A |
Train Brakes |
N/A |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
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Gauge |
3ft 6in |
1067mm |
Minimum Curve |
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Length |
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Width |
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Height |
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Weight |
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Fuel Capacity |
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Power Rating |
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Tractive Effort (Start) |
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Tractive Effort (Cont) |
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Speed |
When Westrail withdrew the 'KA class' locomotives, KA213 was purchased by the Goninan Group and converted to a mobile engine test bed, which included the removal of the front and engine hoods, and much of the equipment fitted. The cab was retained but repositioned at the front of the frame.
The mobile test bed has been used on various projects over the years and had been heavily modified for many of them. It's current status is not currently known.
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