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Description
Further development of the D class family for WAGR/Westrail. Hood type with low short hood. 16-645E engine rated at 2200 flywheel bhp delivering 2000hp into AR6 alternator for traction (AR6 to be confirmed). Used on bulk woodchip traffic Manjimup - Bunbury. Originally numbered DB1581-1592. Renumbered by ARG to DB2301-2312. As locos were fitted with ZTE traction controls, they were reclassified DBZ. All have now (Feb 2013) been modified.
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Datasheet
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1982 |
| Wheel arrangement | Co-Co |
| Manufactured by | Clyde Engineering - Granville, New South Wales |
| Traction type | Diesel-Electric |
| Number in database | 13 |
| Length | 18.01 metres |
| Weight | 108.0 tonnes |
| Tractive effort | 2,000hp |
| Production model | G26C-2 |
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Class modified by Raichase
| Date | 04 Aug 2013 10:17 |
|---|---|
| Previous name | DB |
| New name | DB Class |
| Previous year introduced | 1977 (to be confirmed) |
| New year introduced | 1982 |
Fleet status
| Number in database | 13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Renumbered | 13 | DB1581 DB1582 DB1583 DB1584 DB1585 DB1586 DB1587 DB1588 DB1589 DB1590 DB1591 DB1592 DB1593 |
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