Locomotive (Curiosité)
27/07/11 13:04
Locomotive numbers: 6070-6077
Model Number: AC6000CW 
These locos are now the most powerful locomotives in Australia, and will allow BHP to reduce the number of locos/train required for the Newman line.
Type | Diesel-Electric |
| Introduced | 1999 |
| Number in class | 8; 8 in service |
| Manufacturer | GE, USA |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Axles | Co-Co |
| Length | 23.165 m |
| Mass | 198 t |
| Engine | GE 7HDL-16A |
| Alternator | GE 5GMG201 |
| Traction motors | GE 5GEB13 |
| Power | 4475 kW / 6000 HP |
| Tractive effort | 890 / 753 kN |
| Speed | 121 km/h |
Named locomotives: 6070
The locos are named after towns and locations in the Pilbara area, and were transferred from the CM36-7M class.
Port Hedland | |
| 6071 | Chichester |
| 6072 | Hesta |
| 6073 | Fortesque |
| 6074 | Kalgan |
| 6075 | Newman |
| 6076 | Mount Goldsworthy |
| 6077 | Nimingarra |
