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Diesel locomotive

Clyde Engineering DD Class

Built by Clyde Engineering

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,491 kW

1,999 hp

Weight

98 t

216,053 lb

Length

18.04 m

59 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1970

102 units

Overview of the Clyde Engineering DD Class

Explore the powerful DD Class diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse designed for Australian rail operations.

Built by Clyde Engineering in 1970, this impressive machine boasts exceptional performance and durability.

With a 1067 mm gauge and a length of 18.04 meters, the DD Class delivers reliability and efficiency on the tracks.

Its Co'Co' axle configuration and 98-tonne weight enable a tractive effort of 286 kN, with a top speed of 80 km/h.

Operating as the ARG DD for the Australian Railroad Group, this locomotive is a testament to engineering excellence.

Clyde Engineering DD Class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Clyde Engineering · 1970102 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,491 kW1,999 hp	1,999 hp
Tractive effort	286 kN64,295 lbf	64,295 lbf
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	18.04 m59 ft 2 in	59 ft 2 in
Weight	98 t216,053 lb	216,053 lb

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Operators of the Clyde Engineering DD Class

Railway companies that have operated the DD Class, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Australian Railroad Group	ARG DD	Australia

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