M and MA Classes

M1851 (Ken Belcher)

MA1863 (Chris Stratton)


 

Locomotive numbers: M1851-1852
MA1861-1863

 
 
Model Number:  GH700V (M)
GH700 (MA)

 
 
 
Type Diesel-Hydraulic
Introduced 1972 (M)
1973 (MA)
Number in class 2 (M)
3 (MA)
Manufacturer Walkers
Gauge Narrow 
Axles B-B
Length 10.96 m
Mass 53 t (M)
45 t (MA)
Engine Cummins VTA1710L (M)
Caterpillar D379B (MA)
Transmission Voith L4R4U26
Power 485 kW / 650 HP
Tractive effort ? / 109 kN
Speed 53 / 10 km/h

The two classes were used as shunters for Westrail's hump yard at Forrestfield. Most have now been sold to sugar mills.
 
 
 

Loco Serial # In Service Comments
M1851 680 1/1972 Sold to CSR Victoria Mill
M1852 681 1/1972 Sold to CSR Victoria Mill
MA1861 713 6/1973 Sold to CSR Plane Creek Mill
MA1862 714 6/1973 Shunter at Transperth Railcar depot (Claisebrook)
MA1863 715 6/1973 Sold to CSR Plane Creek Mill

 
 
 

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