D1561 Forrestfield Works 2007 12 20
Stored D1561, stripped of its bodyshell, cab and engine at Forrestfield Works.
The 5 locos in WAGR's D Class (D1561-1566) were built in 1971 by Clyde Engineering, Granville, NSW (2,000hp, Co-Co, 110tons, 90kmh).
20 more locos (DA1571-1577 and DB1581-1593) were built to similar designs until 1983.
Used on the narrow gauge lines throughout WA, many have been sold on to private operators or exported.
As at the end of 2021, only 3 are still with WAGR's new owner Aurizon.
Just one of the class has been scrapped so far - which happens to be this loco.
First build of the Class (Works No. 70-723), it was completed in February 1971 at Clyde Engineering's Granville, NSW works.
It was scrapped 23/09/2011 at Perth, WA (was stripped at Forrestfield and the hulk removed for scrapping at a local scrapdealers).
NB: Should have become D2351, but was stored instead as a source of spare parts.
D1561 Forrestfield Works 2007 12 20
Stored D1561, stripped of its bodyshell, cab and engine at Forrestfield Works.
The 5 locos in WAGR's D Class (D1561-1566) were built in 1971 by Clyde Engineering, Granville, NSW (2,000hp, Co-Co, 110tons, 90kmh).
20 more locos (DA1571-1577 and DB1581-1593) were built to similar designs until 1983.
Used on the narrow gauge lines throughout WA, many have been sold on to private operators or exported.
As at the end of 2021, only 3 are still with WAGR's new owner Aurizon.
Just one of the class has been scrapped so far - which happens to be this loco.
First build of the Class (Works No. 70-723), it was completed in February 1971 at Clyde Engineering's Granville, NSW works.
It was scrapped 23/09/2011 at Perth, WA (was stripped at Forrestfield and the hulk removed for scrapping at a local scrapdealers).
NB: Should have become D2351, but was stored instead as a source of spare parts.