Re: D57 Class [was Re: 6029]

[Ben Armstrong <ba13@uow.edu.au>]

On Fri, 26 May 2000, Jonathan Lau wrote:

> Ben Armstrong wrote:
> 
> >
> > Where and how big is the greatest axle load on a fully provisioned 57
> > class???
> >
> 
> Just checked my reference books for weights.
> 
> D57 engine + tender: 230 tons. Max axle load: 22t, 17cwt.
> D58 engine + tender: 227 tons. Max axle load: 22t, 17cwt.
> AD60 Garratt: 260 tons. Max axle load: 16t, 10cwt
> 90 Class Diesel: 165 tonnes. Axle load: 27.5 tonnes (for comparison)

That isn't actually that bad. Not sure of the ton to tonne conversion,
not I am not sure how close they are to an NR/82- but the 90 class is
well in front.

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