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900
A model of the first South Australian multi-purpose diesel-electric locomotive. Each bogie is fitted with two traction motors with final chain drive to all wheels with layshafts. Air brakes and horn. Finished in S.A.R. livery of silver with red band.

This Locomotive has full time MU control.
TYPE Petrol-Electric CO-CO
TRANSMISSION 200 amp aircraft Generator. Four modified North East starter-generators. ENGINE Holden red 6 Cylinder.
LENGTH 3.708m ( 12' 2" ) WIDTH 50.8cm ( 1' 8" )
HEIGHT 86.3cm ( 3' 10" ) WEIGHT 1000kg ( 19.5 cwt )
BUILDER John, Michael Murdoch ( orginally David Hopkins ) OWNER John, Michael Murdoch
INTRODUCED 1998 to DVR ROAD NUMBER 900
STATUS In Service