DA/900 class

DA/900 class
G&WUnit №902 at Tanunda, South Australia
Power type	Diesel-electric
Builder	Goodwin-Alco, rebuilt by AN and ASR/ARG
Total produced	6
UIC classification	Co-Co
Gauge	4 ft 8 1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Fuel type	Diesel fuel
Power output	Gross: 900 hp (670 kW)

The DA/900 class of locomotive are modified locomotives for one driver only (driver only) operations. They were modified by Australian National (AN) railways originally for shunting operations. They are mostly ex-South Australian Railways 830 class locomotives rebuilt by AN and Australian Southern Railroad (ASR)/ Australian Railroad Group (ARG) for driver-only duties, with one ex-New South Wales 48 class locomotive rebuilt to 900 class.

History

DA3 was damaged beyond repair in a level crossing accident and was eventually scrapped. The locomotive's nose was used in another conversion - 874 for Australian Western Rail - where they were classed as T class: T01 and T02.

See also

• Silverton ST class
• List of Australian diesel locomotives