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Queensland Railways class DH
Australia | 1966 | 73 produced
DH No. 8 in May 1986 at Innisfail, Queensland
DH No. 8 in May 1986 at Innisfail, Queensland
Luke Cossins
General
Built1966-1974
ManufacturerWalkers
Axle configB-B 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length41 ft 6 1/16 in
Service weight81,571 lbs
Adhesive weight81,571 lbs
Axle load20,503 lbs
Boiler
Power Plant
Power
Power sourcediesel-hydraulic
Top speed31 mph
Starting effort25,628 lbf
EngineCaterpillar D355E
Engine type6-cyl. diesel
Engine output465 hp (347 kW)
Calculated Values
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last changed: 09 2023
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