M Class (WAGR)
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Description
Hump shunter used at Forrestfield (WA) yard, fitted with a Caterpillar engine. Wheel arrangement B-B. Road numbers 1851, 1852.
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Datasheet
| Title | Value |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1975 |
| Wheel arrangement | B-B |
| Manufactured by | Walkers |
| Traction type | Diesel-Hydraulic |
| Number in database | 2 |
| Weight | 53 ton (54t) |
| Axle load | 13.5t |
| Production model | GH700 |
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Class modified by michaelgreenhill
| Date | 03 Feb 2014 11:56 |
|---|---|
| Previous description | Hump shunter used at Forrestfield (WA) yard. Fitted with Cummins engine. The lighter MA class used the Caterpillar engine. Wheel arrangement B-B. Road numbers 1851, 1852. |
| New description | Hump shunter used at Forrestfield (WA) yard, fitted with a Caterpillar engine. Wheel arrangement B-B. Road numbers 1851, 1852. |
| Previous year introduced | 2020 (to be corrected) |
| New year introduced | 1975 |
Class modified by michaelgreenhill
| Date | 02 Feb 2014 10:41 |
|---|---|
| Previous name | M Class (WA) |
| New name | M Class (WAGR) |
Class modified by michaelgreenhill
| Date | 02 Feb 2014 10:40 |
|---|---|
| Previous name | M |
| New name | M Class (WA) |
| Previous Flickr tag | rp-au-vic-mclassdiesel |
| New Flickr tag | rp-au-wa-mclassdiesel |
Fleet status
| Number in database | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 2 | 1851 1852 |
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Timeline
Fleet overview
| Road number | Gauge | Status | Last owner | Last operator / caretaker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | Narrow1067mm | Unknown | West Australian Government Railways | West Australian Government Railways | |
| 1852 | Narrow1067mm | Unknown | West Australian Government Railways | West Australian Government Railways |
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