9426 (Richard Montgomery)
Locomotive numbers: 9426-9427
Model Number: C636R
| Type | Diesel-Electric |
| Introduced | 1990 |
| Number in class | 2 |
| Manufacturer | Alco |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Axles | Co-Co |
| Length | ? m |
| Mass | 195 t |
| Engine | Alco 16-251F |
| Generator (Alternator?) |
GE ? |
| Traction motors | GE ? |
| Power | 2910 kW / 3900 HP |
| Tractive effort | 614 / 403 kN |
| Speed | 110 / ? km/h |
These two units were bought second-hand from the USA, and then
rebuilt by Comeng at Bassendean, before entering service with Robe
River.
With the latest Dash-9 arrivals, the class has been withdrawn, and
stored at 7-Mile Depot. More recently, demand has seen 9426
returned to service.
Coote
Industrial Rail:
For the construction of Fortescue Metals Group's line, Coote Industrial
Rail/GTSA bought the two locos. See the Hamersley
30/40 class spage for more details.
Named locomotives:
| DR8401 |
Jean |
| DR8403 |
Rachel |
I do not know the origin of these names.
| Loco | Serial # | In Service | Comments |
| 9426 | 3499-2, then WA143-1 |
11/1986 | Withdrawn ? Sold to Coote Industrial Rail as DR8401, In service 9-2007 |
| 9427 | 3499-3, then WA143-2 |
1/1987 | Withdrawn 2003 Sold to Coote Industrial Rail as DR8403, In service 8-2007 |