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700
Model of a South Australian multi-purpose diesel-electric locomotive. Each bogie is fitted with two traction motors with final chain drive to all wheels. Air brakes and horn. Finished in S.A.R. livery of silver with red band.

This Locomotive will have full time MU control.
TYPE Petrol-Electric CO-CO TRANSMISSION 300 amp aircraft Generator. Four modified North East starter-generators.
LENGTH 3.81m ( 12' 6" ) WIDTH 53cm ( 1' 9" )
HEIGHT 83.8cm ( 2' 9" ) WEIGHT 1100kg ( 20cwt )
BUILDER John Murdoch OWNER John Murdoch
INTRODUCED 1983 ROAD NUMBER 700
STATUS In service