WAGR Y class
WAGR Y class is a type of diesel electric locomotive introduced in 1953, that was operated by Western Australian Government Railways. Eighteen locomotives were built by the British Thomson-Houston company, with Clayton Equipment acting as sub contractor, and diesel engines supplied by Paxman.
Specification
- Gauge: 3' 6" (1067mm)
- Wheel: configuration: Bo-Bo
- Length: 10.02 m
- Weight: 39 tons
- Engine: Paxman 12RPHL
- Generator: BTH RTB8844
- Traction motors: BTH 124PV
- Continuous rating: 410 HP (306 KW)
References
- http://locopage.railpage.org.au/westrail/y.html
- http://www.pemtram.com.au/y_class.htm
- http://www.nelmes.fsnet.co.uk/paxman/worldrly.htm
- http://wagr.railfan.net/yclass1.html