: Any idea how much these units weigh?
: 6000 HP into 6 axles will need at least 36 tonne axle loads to be able to
: utilize all the HP , makes a mighty big loco.?
: 8000 tonnes load approx for 1 loco, if only the Govt rail systems could get
: even close.
: cheers
: MD
I have read that BHP were seriously considering 35 tonne axle loads for
the Newman line. These would probably be the first 6000 HP diesel locos
outside the USA....
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