V/Line P class

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V/Line P class
V/Line P11 at Southern Cross in September 2010
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderClyde Engineering, Somerton
ModelEMD G18HBR
Build date1984-1985
Total produced13
Specifications
Gauge1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Length14.55 m (47 ft 9 in)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverEMD 8-645E
GeneratorEMD D15ER
Traction motorsEMD D29
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output820 kW (1,100 hp)
Career
OperatorsV/Line, Pacific National, Southern Shorthaul Railroad
Number in class13
NumbersP11-P23
PreservedThree: P13, P19, P20
Current owner707 Operations
Seymour Railway Heritage Centre
Southern Shorthaul Railroad
Disposition7 in service, 3 stored and 3 preserved

The P class are a class of diesel locomotives rebuilt from T class locomotives by Clyde Engineering, Somerton for V/Line in 1984–1985.

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