Forrestfield Turntable

This is how an engine is turned around. Though you would think this engine wouldn't need turning having a cab at both ends. In the US this locomotive does not exist. A dual cab locomotive is unheard of there.

 

This is an S class narrow gauge (3' 6") 3000 HP GM 12 cylinder locomotive with more specification details below.

 

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Model: JT42C

Mass: 118.5 Tonne

Tractive Power: 2,260kW (3,000hp)

Tractive Effort: 334kN @ 19.8km/hr

Engine: 12N-710G3B ES

Main Generator: AR8S

Traction Motors: D43TRL

 

 

The JT42C locomotives represent a siginificant advancement in narrow gauge tenchology. Fitted with radial steering bogies the locomotives are among the most pwerful narrow gauge, dual cab locomotives in the world.

 

With an engine rating of 2,424kW gross power, the locomotive has a continuous tractive effort of 334kN at 19.8km/hr with an adhesion rating of 37%.

 

Australian Railroad Group primarily use these locos on the bauxite trains which is a core service for ARG on their SouthWest mainline, Kwinana to Calcine.

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