H class

The H class are almost ideltical to a latter series T class but were built with thicker frame beams simmilar to an X class. The reason being that they were built for use on the Melbourne Hump yard and for this reason they were hiven very accurate speedomoters and low speed controls. When in use on the Hump they would run in pairs usually back to back with two pairs running and the fifth would be a spare unit if one of the others failed, this unit however did sometimes get used on other mainline trains if needed.

Drive Type: Diesel Electric - DC

Engine: EMD 8-645E

Generator: EMD D25E

Traction Motors: EMD D29

Weight: 82t

Horse Power: 1100hp

Max rated speed: 100km/h

Builders Model: G18B