WAGR L class (diesel)

The L Class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Granville and Eagle Farm, and Commonwealth Engineering (subcontracted by Clyde), Rocklea for the Western Australian Government Railways between 1967 and 1973.

Western Australian Government Railways L Class
L270 in a promotional photo for the Indian Pacific, February 1970.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderClyde Engineering, Granville (L251–L273)
Commonwealth Engineering (Subcontract), Rocklea (L274–L275)
Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm (R.1001–R.1002)
Serial number67-541–68-557, 68-617–69-622, 72-752–72-753, 73-779–73-780
ModelEMD GT26C
Build date1967–1969, 1972–1973
Total produced27
RebuilderNREC, Whyalla, Progress Rail, Port Augusta
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARC-C
 • UICCo′Co′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
BogiesClyde Hi-Ad
Wheel diameter1,016 mm (40.0 in)
Length20.218 m (66 ft 4.0 in)
Width2.946 m (9 ft 8.0 in)
Height4.228 m (13 ft 10.5 in)
Axle load22.5 t (22.1 long tons; 24.8 short tons)
Loco weight137 t (135 long tons; 151 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3
RPM range315–900
Engine typeV16
AspirationTurbocharged
AlternatorEMD AR10A4
Traction motorsEMD D77
Cylinders16
TransmissionDiesel-electric
Performance figures
Maximum speed137 km/h (85 mph)
Power outputGross: 2,460 kW (3,300 hp)
Traction: 2,240 kW (3,000 hp)
Tractive effort337.2 kN (75,800 lbf)
Career
OperatorsWestern Australian Government Railways
Number in class27
Delivered27th October 1967
First run30th October 1967
Current ownerAurizon
Southern Shorthaul Railroad
Disposition6 in service, 13 stored, 8 scrapped
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