BHP Port Kembla D34 class
Type and origin |
Power type |
Diesel-electric |
Builder |
English Electric, Rocklea |
Model |
STE195C |
Build date |
1969 |
Total produced |
1 |
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Performance figures |
Power output |
1,339 kW (1,796 hp) |
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Career |
Operators |
Australian Iron & Steel |
Number in class |
1 |
Numbers |
D34 |
First run |
30 April 1969 |
Preserved |
D34 |
Disposition |
1 preserved |
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D34 was a diesel locomotive built by English Electric, Rocklea for Australian Iron & Steel's, Port Kembla steelworks in 1969.
History
In 1969 Australian Iron & Steel purchased D34 which was similar to the R class that English Electric were building for the Western Australian Government Railways. It was the largest locomotive operated by Australian Iron & Steel to haul coal trains from Kimera, Nebo and Wongawilli collieries to Port Kembla.[1][2][3][4]
In April 2011, D34 was sold to the Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway.[5][6]
References
New South Wales Rail Rolling Stock
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NSWGR steam locomotive |
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NSW private steam locomotive |
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Diesel locomotive |
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NSW private diesel locomotive |
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Electric locomotive |
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Electric multiple unit |
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Diesel railcar |
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Loco Hauled Passenger carriage |
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Classification System |
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