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Model of Victorian Railways 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 a air horn is fitted. Painted in Vline grey & Orange

This Locomotive has dual Manual/MU control.
(It was the trial loco for this system)
TYPE Petrol-Electric CO-CO
ENGINE Mazda 323 4 Clyinder petrol car engine TRANSMISSION 200 amp aircraft Generator. Four modified North East starter-generators.
LENGTH 3.25m (12 ft.) WIDTH 60cm (2' )
HEIGHT 71cm (2' 4") WEIGHT 900kg ( 19 cwt )
BUILDER Andrew Mierisch OWNER Andrew Mierisch
INTRODUCED 1995 ROAD NUMBER X44
STATUS Out of Service