Re: ALCO diesel at RTM

["Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@nospam.bhp.com.au>]

"Chris Stratton" <stratton.chris.cp@nospam.bhp.com.au> wrote in message
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> "PETer and susAN" <petan@NOSPAMpowerup.com.au> wrote in message
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> > Hi folks,
> >
> > We visited the RTM recently on one of our rare trips to Sydney region.
> >
> > Saw an ALCO diesel on a well wagon. The diesel had a plate attached with
> the following;  Engine #
> > 8638 12V 251C
> >
> > I assume as a 251 unit it did not belong to a 40 or 43 class. As a 12V
it
> also did not belong in a
> > 48 class.
> >
> > Anyone know what loco this diesel came out of??   I assume someone from
> the RTM reads this newsgroup
> > and knows the history of this item.
> >
> > Cheers
> > Peter
> >
> 12-251C engines were originally fitted to 4461-44100, 45 class and 442
> class.
> 4401-4460 originally used 12-251B and 80 class used 12-251CE.
> I will try to find out where it came from.
> There should still be the 12-244 engine in a K or S truck at Thirlmere,
this
> is for 4001.
> --
I found out this evening that is the engine is from a 442 and came from
Chullora. It has a spun bearing but is in otherwise good condition.
--
Regards,
Chris Stratton
Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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