BHP Whyalla DE class

The BHP Whyalla DE class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Granville for BHP between 1956 and 1965.

BHP Whyalla DE class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderClyde Engineering
Granville
ModelEMD G8
EMD G12
Build date19561965
Total produced9
RebuilderMorrison-Knudsen Australia
Rebuild date19931995
Number rebuilt6
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo-Bo
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverEMD 567
Career
OperatorsBHP
Number in class9
NumbersDE01DE09
Delivered1956
Current ownerGenesee & Wyoming Australia
SCT Logistics
Disposition6 in service, 3 scrapped
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