B Class

B2 (Kevin Dunk)

Locomotive numbers: B1-2

Model Number: ST95B
 

Type Diesel-Electric
Introduced 1965
Number in class 2
Manufacturer EE
Gauge Standard
Axles Bo-Bo
Length 13.093 m
Mass 73 t
Engine EE 6SRKT
Generator EE 819-18F
Traction motors EE 548
Power 710 kW / 950 HP
Tractive effort 179 / 130 kN
Speed 105 / ? km/h

These two locos were used for construction duties on the Goldsworthy line intially, and did some mainline work for a while, but mostly shunting. B1 was rebuilt after an accident. Both are now preserved.

Preserved locomotives:
 

B1  Pilbara Railway Historical Society
B2  Mining Machinery Museum & Park, Port Hedland

 
 
 
 
Loco Serial # In Service Comments
B1 (later 21) A-104 
(A-232 after rebuild)
12/1965 Preserved
Rebuilt after accident
B2 (later 22) A-105 12/1965 Preserved

 
 
 

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