Locomotive road number: Da 1431.Locomotive road number: Da 1431.
Designed by: General Motors, Electro-Motive Division, La Grange, Illinois, USA, in association with the Clyde Engineering Co. Pty. Ltd., Granville, NSW, Australia.
Built by: Clyde Engineering Co. Pty. Ltd., Granville, NSW, Australia.
Date built: 1957
Builders Number: 57/135
Builders Model: G12A.
Date entered NZGR service: April 1957.
Renumbered to DA 345 with the introduction of TMS numbering system in 1979.
Written off NZRC books in April 1988, with ownership transferred to Steam Inc.
Began excursion operation (along with DA 126) in September 1988.
Current status: Certified by Tranz Rail Ltd for mainline operation. On lease to The Railway Enthusiasts Society, Auckland, for use on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway and main line excursions in the Auckland area.
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A1A-A1A with Clyde cast-steel truck Driving Wheel Dia: 40 inches 30 inches EMD 12-567C 1425 hp at 835 rpm 1310 hp (input to main generator) EMD D12F EMD D19 Air cooled Gardner-Denver model WXO WABCO 26L 80 tonnes 770 Imp. Gals 170 Imp. Gals 47 feet 9 inches |
Updated 25 Oct 2007