| SAR 800 class[1] | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | English Electric, Rocklea, Queensland |
| Serial number | 800 to 809 |
| Model | 6 SRKT |
| Total produced | 10 |
| UIC classification | Bo-Bo |
| Gauge | 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) |
| Wheel diameter | 1.07 m (3 ft 6 in) |
| Length | Over coupler pulling faces: 13.67 m (44 ft 10 in) |
| Axle load | 18.3 tonnes (18.01 long tons; 20.17 short tons) |
| Locomotive weight | 73.2 tonnes (72.04 long tons; 80.69 short tons) |
| Fuel type | Diesel fuel |
| Fuel capacity | 3,180 litres (700 imp gal; 840 US gal) |
| Prime mover | English Electric 6 SRKT |
| Engine type | Diesel |
| Traction motors | 526/539 x 4 |
| Cylinders | in line x 6 |
| Top speed | 97 km/h (60 mph) |
| Power output | Gross: 485 kW (650 hp), |
| Tractive effort | Continuous: 102.00 kN (22,931 lbf) at 14 km/h (8.7 mph), Starting: 179.00 kN (40,241 lbf) |
| Career | South Australian Railways |
| Number | 800-809 |
| First run | 30 May 1956 |
The South Australian Railways 800 class is a class of locomotive introduced and operated by the South Australian Railways that was subsequently operated by Australian National Railways. This class of locomotive was powered by an English Electric in line 6 cylinder diesel engine. There were 10 units built.[1]
The 800 class of locomotive were introduced in 1956 with all units now retired from service. One unit, 801, is held for preservation by the National Railway Museum (Port Adelaide).
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