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Broad Gauge 700-class diesel locomotives

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700 Diesel Electric Loco

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Class:700
Builder:A.E.Goodwin, Sydney, New South Wales
Number in Class:6
Model:DL 500 G
Wheel Arrangement:Co-Co
Engine:Manufacture:ALCO
Model:251 C
Cylinders:Number:V12
Power:1490 kW
Traction Motors (number)6
Gear ratio:65:18
Tractive EffortStarting:389 kN
Continuous:311 kN at 11 km.h
Wheel Diameter (Driven):1.02 m
Length (over coupling points):18.67 m
Maximum Axle Load:18.6 t
Total weight:111.6 t
Fuel Capacity:5455 litres
Maximum Speed:112 km/h
3<sup>rd</sup> February 1986,Loco 700 Port Pirie

700 -- 706

Diesel locomotive with Co-Co wheel arrangement, built by A.E.Goodwin.

22.6.1971Entered service as broad gauge 700 class diesel locomotive No.700, builder No.G6042/01
1.3.1978To Australian National Railways.
24.2.1982Transferred to standard gauge.
-Renumbered 706 because of Australian National's new computer system.
5.3.1988Ran a light engine trip Melbourne to Wallan (Albury line) and return.
11.7.1996To standard gauge.
3.2000Transferred to broad gauge.
2006Following sale of "Australian Rail Group" this locomotive transferred to "Genesee and Wyoming Australia". [cp 5.2006]

701

Diesel locomotive with Co-Co wheel arrangement, built by A.E.Goodwin.

12.7.1971Entered service as broad gauge 700 class diesel locomotive No.701, builder No.G6042/02
1.3.1978To Australian National Railways.
19.4.1982Transferred to standard gauge.
14.8.1996To standard gauge.
25.1.1994Major fire with dynamic brake near Murray Bridge, unit stored.
-Returned to active service.
10.2003Suffered severe damage when it collided with some old Leigh Creek coal wagons in Pt.Pirie yard. Damage was contained to the "B" end, firemans side cab, cowcatcher, and side steps.
6.10.2003Sent to Port Augusta for possible repair.
2006Following sale of "Australian Rail Group" this locomotive transferred to "Genesee and Wyoming Australia". [cp 5.2006]

702

Diesel locomotive with Co-Co wheel arrangement, built by A.E.Goodwin.

16.9.1971Entered service as broad gauge 700 class diesel locomotive No.702, builder No.G6042/03
1.3.1978To Australian National Railways.
30.3.1982To standard gauge.
14.10.1987Major overhaul, converted to broad gauge.
28.10.1987Sent to Victoria for a V/Line inspection.
26.9.1994Caught fire near Blackwood.
9.1994Officially withdrawn.
10.1997Scrapped.

703

Diesel locomotive with Co-Co wheel arrangement, built by A.E.Goodwin.

2.12.1971Entered service as broad gauge 700 class diesel locomotive No.703, builder No.G6059/01
24.10.1975Involved in Crystal Brook bridge collapse.
17.12.1975Re-entered traffic on broad gauge.
30.12.1975Transferred to standard gauge.
1.3.1978To Australian National Railways.
24.12.1979Transferred to broad gauge.
11.2.1982Transferred to standard gauge.
6.10.1988To standard gauge.
-To broad gauge.
29.6.1996To standard gauge.
9.2003Painted in ARG black and yellow corporate colour scheme.
2006Following sale of "Australian Rail Group" this locomotive transferred to "Genesee and Wyoming Australia". [cp 5.2006]

704

Diesel locomotive with Co-Co wheel arrangement, built by A.E.Goodwin.

6.1.1972Entered service as broad gauge 700 class diesel locomotive No.704, builder No.G6059/02
1.3.1978To Australian National Railways.
29.9.1988To standard gauge.
-To broad gauge.
13.9.1996To standard gauge
8.2003Fitted with crossing warning lights, DOO vigilance and repainted in ARG corporate colours. Transferred to broad gauge. [cp 9.2003]
10.2003Returned to service after overhaul. Transferred to broad gauge. [cp 9.2003]
2006Following sale of "Australian Rail Group" this locomotive transferred to "Genesee and Wyoming Australia". [cp 5.2006]
29.8.2022Delivered to "Steamranger" by road from Islington Workshops to Mount Barker

705

Diesel locomotive with Co-Co wheel arrangement, built by A.E.Goodwin.

28.3.1972Entered service as broad gauge 700 class diesel locomotive No.705, builder No.G6059/03
1.3.1978To Australian National Railways.
27.8.1982Issued to service after overhaul in Australian National green and gold.
5.5.1987Whilst hauling the Brikenhead to Port Pirie oil train 705 hit a road truck at Avon, near Long Plains.
7.12.1987To broad gauge.
27.4.1988Hauled the Port Adelaide to Mount Gambier goods with engine 949. This was the first time a 700 had been to Mount Gambier.
1994Engine from 605 fitted.
2006Following sale of "Australian Rail Group" this locomotive transferred to "Genesee and Wyoming Australia". [cp 5.2006]
2015Suffered a major failure and will not be repaired. [cp 3.2015]