| Westrail P class |
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| Performance figures |
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| Power output | 1,830 kW (2,450 hp) |
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| Tractive effort | 375 kN (84,000 lbf) (starting)
286 kN (64,000 lbf) (continuous) |
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| Career |
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| Operators | Aurizon |
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| Number in class | 17 |
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| Numbers | P2501–P2517 |
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| Delivered | 8 December 1989 |
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| First run | 1989 |
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| Last run | 1991 |
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| Current owner | Aurizon |
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| Disposition | 17 in service |
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The P class is a class of diesel locomotives built by A Goninan & Co in Bassendean for Westrail between 1989 and 1991.
History
In 1988, Westrail placed an order for 15 CM25-8 Dash 8 locomotives for bulk grain and general freight haulage with A Goninan & Co.[1] A 16th was later ordered[2] followed by a 17th funded by AMC Mineral Sands.[3]
In 1997, the class was fitted with Locotrol equipment to allow them to operate in top and tail formation.[4]
All 17 locomotives, with the class redesignated as the 2500 class.[5][6] In early 2014, all were included in the sale of Australian Railroad Group's Western Australian operation to Aurizon.[7] All 17 in service.[8]
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