© trainspo.comMorrison-Knudsen MKA BU Class
Built by Morrison-Knudsen
Overview of the Morrison-Knudsen MKA BU Class
Discover the MKA BU Class locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed by Morrison Knudsen.
This robust locomotive, built by Morrison Knudsen, boasts a distinctive (A1A)(A1A) UIC axle configuration.
With a length of 11.74 meters and a weight of 57 tonnes, the MKA BU Class is engineered for efficiency.
Operating in Australia under Morrison Knudsen Australia, this locomotive is a testament to reliable rail transport.
Morrison-Knudsen MKA BU Class technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Morrison-Knudsen | |
| UIC axle arrangement | (A1A)(A1A) | |
| Length | 11.74 m38 ft 6 in | |
| Weight | 57 t125,663 lb |
Operators of the Morrison-Knudsen MKA BU Class
Railway companies that have operated the MKA BU Class, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Morrison Knudsen Australia | MKA BU | Australia |
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