DA class

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: ???