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NB 30

9<sup>th</sup> August 2002,Quorn - NB30 diesel 14<sup>th</sup> March 1990,NB30 + <em>Morambro</em> car Quorn
Class:NB (diesel)
Builder:Commonwealth Railways, Port Augusta Workshops
Introduced:1957
Number in Class:1
Model:-
Wheel Arrangement:C
Engine:Manufacture:GM
-Model:6/71
Cylinders:Number:6 in line (two stroke)
-Bore & stroke:4¼ in. x 5 in.
Horsepower:140 at 1700 rpm
Gear ratio:46:15
Tractive EffortStarting:10,080 lbs
Length (over coupling points):21 ft. 6 in.
Maximum Axle Load:6 tons
Total weight:18 tons
Fuel Capacity:114 gallons
Maximum Speed:20 mph
Hydraulic Transmission:Allison Series 600
Hydraulic Final Drive:David Brown

NB 30 at Port Augusta 1976 1<sup>st</sup> September 1985,Pichi Richi Railway Quorn NB30 diesel shunter

NB 30

1958Diesel-Hydraulic Loco created from steam locomotive NB 30.
1972Withdrawn from service.
5.1979To Pichi Richi Railway.
30.5.1997TIMS/WMS: shows locomotive "NB 30 T" in AN "Mainland Division".
Owner:"AN"
Length Over Headstocks:"5.7m"
Tare Weight:"18.3tonne"
Current Gauge:"Narrow"
Gauge Restrictions:"N"
Bogie Configuration:"C"
Original Cost:"$25170"
Run Restriction:"Vehicle suitable for use on AN lines only on gauge(s) shown"
Diagram Book Page No.:"NN 2A"
Date Built:"01.01.1957"
Operating System:"ON LOAN"
Intended Use:"SHUNT"
Installed Power:"140kw"
Remarks:"W/O 20.09.86;ON PERM. LOAN TO P.R.R.P.S."
BSG Code:"LMSO"