WAGR Y class

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The WAGR Y class diesel electric locomotive was introduced in 1953, and was operated by Western Australian Government Railways. Eighteen locomotives were built by the British Thomson-Houston company, with the Clayton Equipment Company acting as sub contractor, and diesel engines supplied by Paxman.

Contents 1 Specifications 2 References 3 External links 4 See also

[edit] Specifications

• Rail gauge: 3' 6" (1067mm)
• Wheel configuration: Bo-Bo
• Length: 10.02 m
• Weight: 39 tons
• Engine: Paxman 12RPHL
• Generator: BTH RTB8844
• Traction motors: BTH 124PV
• Continuous rating: 410 HP (306 KW)

[edit] References

• Westrail Locomotives by Kenn Pearce (ISBN 0959415394)

[edit] External links

• http://locopage.railpage.org.au/westrail/y.html
• http://www.pemtram.com.au/y_class.htm
• http://www.nelmes.fsnet.co.uk/paxman/worldrly.htm
• http://wagr.railfan.net/yclass1.html

[edit] See also

• WAGR X class