E Class

E30 (Martin Thobaven)

Locomotive numbers: E30

Model Number: BF
 

Type Diesel-Hydraulic
Introduced 1957 (Midland)
1964 (WAGR)
Number in class 1
Manufacturer Comeng, Bassendean
Gauge Narrow 
Axles C
Length 5.59 m
Mass 26 t
Engine Rolls Royce 865FL
Transmission Twin-Disc DF11500
Power 187 kW / 250 HP
Tractive effort 80 (maximum)
Speed 40 / ? km/h

This was a shunting loco used by the Midland Railway, and then later at Midland workshops.

Preserved locomotives:
 

E30 ARHS-Bassendean Railway Museum

 
 
Loco In Service Comments
E30 8/1964  Preserved

 
 
 
 

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