7201 (Peter Knife)
Locomotive numbers: 7201
Model Number:
Type | Diesel-Hydraulic |
Introduced | 1965 |
Number in class | 1 |
Manufacturer | NSW Railways / Water Supply Workshops |
Gauge | Standard |
Axles | B-B |
Length | 10.16 m |
Mass | 55 t |
Engine | Cummins VT12-825-BI |
Transmission | Clark C16421 |
Power | 525 kW / 705 HP |
Tractive effort | 168 / 146 kN |
Speed | 73 / 8 km/h |
7201 was built as a prototype for future diesel-hydraulic
locomotives, and was constructed on the tender of a D-57 class steam
loco. However, it did not seem to be regarded as much of a success.
Loco | In Service | Comments |
7201 | 8/1965 | Scrapped |