Classing: DA - ???
The DA class was rebuilt out of South Australian 830 class and NSW 48 class locomotives in the 1990's. The rebuilds were as follows:
DA1 - 849
DA2 - 832
DA3 - 835
DA4 - 839
DA5 - 875
DA6 - 836
DA7 - 4813
One DA has been reclassed to T02 (DA1) as one 830 has also been reclassed to T01. DA3 was a victim of the scrappers torch after a frame bending accident. All of the remaining DA's have been reclassed to the national 900 class, not to be confused with the South Australian 900 class. Although they all still run in South Australia the classing was unusual as it doubled up with the past SAR 900 class.
Drive type: Diesel Electric - DC
Engine: Alco 6-251
Generator: GE 5GT584
Traction Motors: GE 761
Horse Power: 970hp
Weight: 71t
Max rated speed: 120km/h
Builders Model: ???