DR Class

DR1 (Paul Bird)

Locomotive numbers: DR1

Model Number: 165DSG

Type Diesel-Hydraulic
Introduced 1964
Number in class 1
Manufacturer Ruston-Hornsby
Gauge Standard
Axles 0-4-0
Length 7.8 m
Mass 29 t
Engine Ruston 6VPHL
Transmission SLM
Power 110 kW / 148 HP
Tractive effort 60 kN
Speed 32 / ? km/h

This loco was built in 1953, and formerly belonged to Shell in NSW. It was used as a shunter at Port Augusta workshops, but did not see much use.

Preserved locomotives:

DR1 Richmond Vale Railway


Loco Serial # In Service Comments
DR1 327968 ? Preserved



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