Classing: ALZ - ALF class - last letter changed to Z
The ALZ class is a reclassed ALF class owned by ARG. After it was purchased by ARG it was reclassed from ALF 25 to ALZ 3208 in the 'number by horsepower' cheme with the view for the other ALF's to be 3201 - 3207. It is mechanically and physically identical to an ALF class however the reclassing with the Z replacing the F is due to changes in the electrical systems of the locomotive. It was withdrawn sometime in the first two months of 2012 after suffering a seized traction motor pinion and badly flatspotted wheel. In mid 2016 it was sold for scrap and road transported to a site near Bunbury, WA.
Drive Type: Diesel Electric - DC
Engine: EMD 16-645E3C
Generator: EMD AR10-D14
Traction Motors: EMD D78
Horse Power: Gross - 3,300hp
At Rail - 3,000hp
Weight: 128t
Max rated speed: 130km/h
Builders Model: JT26C-2M