Westrail N class

Westrail N class
N1879 & N1871 at Bunbury Harbour
in December 1986
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderComeng, Bassendean
ModelCE618
Build date1977-1979
Total produced11
Specifications
Configuration:
  AARC-C
  UICCo-Co
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Length17.09 m (56 ft 1 in)
Width2.90 m (9 ft 6 in)
Height3.99 m (13 ft 1 in)
Axle load17.7 t (17.4 long tons; 19.5 short tons)
Loco weight106 t (104 long tons; 117 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity4,000 litres (880 imp gal; 1,100 US gal)
Prime moverAlco 12-251CE
AspirationTurbocharged
Cylinders12
Train brakesN: Vacuum
NA/NB: Air
Performance figures
Maximum speed105 km/h (65 mph)
Power output1,790 kW (2,400 hp)
Tractive effort282 kN (63,000 lbf) (starting)
240 kN (54,000 lbf) (continuous)
Career
OperatorsWestrail
Number in class11
NumbersN1871-N1881
First run5 December 1977
Current ownerAustralian Locolease
Greentrains
Disposition11 scrapped

The N class was a class of diesel locomotives built by Comeng, Bassendean for Westrail between 1977 and 1979.