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Railways and Tramways of Australia
P Class
Anchor 1
P2501 and DBZ2308, Albany, Western Australia, 10 October 2009.
Road numbers:
P2501–17
Operator:
Aurizon
Gauge:
1067 mm
Year of entry into service:
1989
Number built:
17
Model:
CM25-8
Manufacturer:
Goninan/General Electric
Manufacturing location:
Bassendean, WA
Engine:
GE 7FDL
Traction power:
1827 kW
Wheel arrangement:
Co-Co
Weight:
100.5 t
Length:
18.9 m
The P Class was the first General Electric locomotive class to see service in Western Australia. They are used in mineral and grain traffic. All members of the class are named after shires in Western Australia.
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