The RTL class was an unusual class of locomotive as it was road transferrable (Hence the name Road Transferrable Locomotive). It was basically a truck with retractable rail wheels. It was built be Western Star in the US and shipped here. Three were orded but only one went into service. RTL's 2 and 3 were cencelled before they were built due to RTL 1's tyre wear problems being too great. RTL 1's original registration plate was "MVD - 782", it was later given the registration "MVORTL". In mid to late 2011 the RTL was put up for tender and sold to Just Track and re-assembled from its stored condition in late November/December. It has re-entered service and has been transferred to South Australia for working on the Grawler line upgrade on ballast trains. Drive Type: Diesel Mechanical Engine: ??? Generator: No Generator Traction Motors: No Traction Motors Horse Power: 475hp Weight: 24t Max rated speed: ???km/h Builders Model: ???
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