New South Wales 45 class locomotive
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
|---|---|
| Builder | A. E. Goodwin |
| Serial number | Alco 84143–84182 |
| Model | RSD-20 or DL-541 |
| Build date | June 1962 to December 1963 |
| UIC classification | Co'Co' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
| Length | 17.88 m (58 ft 8 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 113 t (250,000 lb) |
| Prime mover | Alco 12-251C |
| Generator | AEI 5301 |
| Traction motors | GE 752 or AEI 165 |
| Power output | 1,455 kW (1,951 hp) |
| Number in class | 40 |
| Number | 4501–4540 |
| Disposition | 5 in service 3 not in service 2 preserved 30 scrapped |
The New South Wales 45 class diesel-electric locomotives were built by the Alco's Australian licensee A. E Goodwin, and have serviced the Main Southern Line in NSW, but have moved to the North and Northwest later on, as with the other Alco units. These locomotives are based on the Alco DL-541 model. These hood units were introduced into service in 1962, and has proved to be quite popular. The South Australian Railways also has similar units, and are classified as the 600 class.
The locomotives are fitted with an Alco 12-251C engine, developing 1455kW, the same as the 44 class. Six of these locomotives have been upgraded in the cabs, and reclassified as the 35 class.
The State Rail Heritage locomotive of this class is 4520, which is at the New South Wales Rail Transport Museum at Thirlmere, NSW. The 4521 is preserved by Dorrigo Steam Railway and Museum.
Patrick Portlink now owns former 45 class 103. This locomotive has had the short end hood cut down and the toilet removed and has been renumbered 103.
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[edit] References
- John Clevedon. LocoPage: SRA 45 class. Retrieved on 2008-04-11.
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