South Australian Railways 600 class (diesel)

South Australian Railways 600 class
600 on a standard gauge construction train
in April 1969
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderAE Goodwin, Auburn
Serial numberG3419/01 to G3419/02
G6015/01 to G6015/05
ModelRSD-20 or DL-541
Build date1965-1970
Total produced7
RebuilderMorrison Knudsen Australia
Rebuild date1994
Number rebuilt4
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Wheel diameter40 in (1,016 mm)
LengthOver headstocks:
54 ft 6 in (16.61 m)
Over coupler pulling faces:
58 ft 8 in (17.88 m)
Width9 ft 8+12 in (2.96 m)
Height13 ft 11 in (4.24 m)
Axle load18 long tons 8 cwt (41,200 lb or 18.7 t)
Loco weight110 long tons 10 cwt (247,500 lb or 112.3 t)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity1,200 imp gal
(5,500 L; 1,400 US gal)
Lubricant cap.165 imp gal
(750 L; 198 US gal)
Coolant cap.210 imp gal
(950 L; 250 US gal)
Sandbox cap.14 cu ft (0.40 m3)
Prime moverAlco 12-251C
RPM range400-1000
Engine typeFour-stroke V12 diesel
AspirationTurbocharged
GeneratorAssociated Electrical Industries 5301
Traction motorsGE 752 or Associated Electrical Industries 165
Cylinders12
Cylinder size9 in × 10.5 in
(229 mm × 267 mm)
Performance figures
Maximum speed75 mph (120 km/h)
Power outputGross: 1,950 hp (1,450 kW)
For traction: 1,800 hp (1,340 kW)
Tractive effortContinuous: 68,000 lbf (302.48 kN) at 7.4 mph (11.9 km/h)
Career
OperatorsSouth Australian Railways
Number in class7
Numbers600-606
Current ownerSouthern Shorthaul Railroad
Disposition1 Operational, 1 stored,
2 scrapped

The 600 class are a class of diesel-electric locomotives manufactured by AE Goodwin, Auburn for the South Australian Railways between 1965 and 1970.