72 Class

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

 
 
 

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