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830 class diesel locomotives

844 shunts at Pelican Point, whilst working train 4W51. - Photo: Thomas Marschall

 

Introduced: 1959

Number in class: 45

Manufacturer: A.E. Goodwin Alco, Sydney

Gauge: Broad, Standard, Narrow

Wheel Arrangement: C0-C0

Length (over coupler faces): 14.76m

Weight: 71t

Engine: Alco 6-251

Generator: General Electric 5GT584

Traction Motors: General Electric 761

Tractive Effort: 234kW

Max Speed: 120km/h