WAGR M class (diesel)
| Western Australian Government Railways M class | |
|---|---|
|
MA1862 & M1851 at Forrestfield in March 1986 | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Diesel-hydraulic |
| Builder | Walkers Limited, Maryborough |
| Build date | 1972/73 |
| Specifications | |
| UIC classification | B-B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Locomotive weight |
M: 53.8 tonnes (53.0 long tons; 59.3 short tons) MA: 44.7 tonnes (44.0 long tons; 49.3 short tons) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Prime mover |
M: Cummins MA: Caterpillar |
| Performance figures | |
| Power output | 485 kW (650 hp) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | Western Australian Government Railways |
| Number in class | 5 |
| Number(s) |
M1851–M1852 MA1861–MA1863 |
| First run | 1972 |
| Current owner | Transperth |
The M class are a class of diesel-hydraulic locomotives built by Walkers Limited, Maryborough for the Western Australian Government Railways in 1972/73.
History
Walkers Limited had previously supplied similar locomotives to the Emu Bay Railway (as the 11 class), Queensland Railways (as the DH class) and the New South Wales Government Railways (as the 73 class).
The first two members were purchased for use in hump shunting at Forrestfield yard. In 1973 a further three were purchased. These differed in having Caterpillar engines and were much lighter. These were designated as the MA class.[1][2][3] One remains in service with Transperth.
In 1996, M1851 was sold and returned to Walkers for conversion to a 610 mm (2 ft) locomotive for further use hauling sugar trains in Queensland. It remained in service in 2014.[4]
References
- ↑ Oberg, Leon (2010). Locomotives of Australia 1850s-2010s. Kenthurst: Rosenberg Publishing. p. 330. ISBN 9781921719011.
- ↑ M Railpage
- ↑ MA Class (WAGR) Railpage
- ↑ "Image" Railway Digest December 2014 page 17
External links
Media related to WAGR M class (diesel) at Wikimedia Commons
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