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Railways and Tramways of Australia
CD Class
Anchor 1
Road numbers:
CD4301–3
Operator:
Fortescue Metals Group
Gauge:
1435 mm
Year of entry into service:
1989
Number built:
8
Model:
CM40-8M
Manufacturer:
Goninan/General Electric
Manufacturing location:
Bassendean, WA
Engine:
GE 7FDL
Traction power:
2983 kW
Wheel arrangement:
Co-Co
Weight:
195.0 t
Length:
19.8 m
These former Rio Tinto/Robe River units were purchased by Fortescue Metals Group in 2021 after service with CFCL Australia since 2013, and transferred back to Western Australia. They have previously been used in a range of duties.
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