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Western Australian Government Railways class X
In the fifties, the WAGR placed the largest single Australian order for diesel locomotives to date with the class X. 48 were built by Beyer, Peacock and by Metropolitan-Vickers. With a 2-D-2 wheel arrangement, they we...
| Western Australian Government Railways class XRemove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1954-1956 |
| Manufacturers | Beyer, Peacock & Co.;Metropolitan-Vickers |
| Wheel arrangement | 2Do2 |
| Gauge | 1067 mm |
| Length | 14630 mm |
| Service mass | 80000 kg |
| Top speed | 89 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine | Crossley HST-V8: V8 Diesel |
General
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways class X Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1954-1956 |
| Manufacturers | Beyer, Peacock & Co., Metropolitan-Vickers |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-D-2 |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways class X Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.63 m |
| Service mass | 80 t |
Power plant
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways class X Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Engine | Crossley HST-V8: V8 Diesel |
Power
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways class X Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 779 kW (1,059 PS) |
| Top speed | 89 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Western Australian Government Railways class X Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.7 kW/t |
