BTH WAGR Y class

Built by BTH, CEL

Power output

306 kW

410 hp

Weight

39 t

85,980 lb

Length

10.02 m

32 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1953–1955

18 units

Axle arrangement

Bo'Bo'

Overview of the BTH WAGR Y class

Explore the WAGR Y Class diesel locomotive, a distinctive piece of Australian railway history from the Western Australian Government Railways.

This robust locomotive was built between 1953 and 1955 by BTH and CEL, featuring a classic Bo'Bo' axle configuration.

Measuring 10.02 meters in length and weighing 39 tonnes, the WAGR Y Class delivers a power output of 306 kW, making it suitable for a variety of railway tasks.

With a gauge of 1067 mm, it operated efficiently on Australian railways, solidifying its place in the region's rich railway heritage.

BTH WAGR Y class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BTH, CEL · 1953–195518 units
Power output	306 kW410 hp	410 hp
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	10.02 m32 ft 10 in	32 ft 10 in
Weight	39 t85,980 lb	85,980 lb