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Diesel locomotive

MLW NSW 40

Built by MLW

Top speed

121 km/h

75 mph

Weight

113 t

249,122 lb

Length

17.25 m

56 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1951–1952

20 units

Axle arrangement

(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the MLW NSW 40

Explore the powerful NSW 40 diesel locomotive, a significant piece of Australian railway history.

Built by MLW in 1951-1952, this locomotive features an (A1A)(A1A) axle arrangement and a top speed of 121 km/h.

Measuring 17.25 meters in length and weighing 113 tonnes, the NSW 40 showcases the engineering prowess of its era.

Currently preserved at the NSW Rail Transport Museum, it continues to be a valuable part of Australia's railway heritage.

Discover the robust construction and classic design of the NSW 40, an iconic diesel locomotive.

MLW NSW 40 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	MLW · 1951–195220 units
Top speed	121 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	(A1A)(A1A)
Length	17.25 m56 ft 7 in	56 ft 7 in
Width	4.28 m14 ft 1 in	14 ft 1 in
Height	3.03 m9 ft 11 in	9 ft 11 in
Weight	113 t249,122 lb	249,122 lb

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Operators of the MLW NSW 40

Railway companies that have operated the NSW 40, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
NSW Rail Transport Museum	NSWRTM 40	Australia

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