Victorian P Class Diesel Electric

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Specifications:

Introduced	1984-85
Rebuilt from 1st series T	Martin & King Pty. Ltd, Somerton
Model	G 18HB-R
Length	13.56m (44'6")
Road numbers	11 - 23
Gauge	1600mm (5'3")
Engine	EMD 8/645E, Two Stroke
Fuel Capacities	3410 Litres
Brake Percentage	Air 60%
Axle load	19.25t
Weight	77t (75 tons)
Total built	13
In service	8 V/Line Passenger, 5 Freight Australia.

Current P class number and original T class number:

P11	T336
P12	T329
P13	T340
P14	T330
P15	T344
P16	T332
P17	T327
P18	T339
P19	T331
P20	T337
P21	T338
P22	T328
P23	T326

P19 - P23 are now owned by Freight Australia in their colour green, white and yellow
P11 - P18 still in service with V/Line Passenger (National Express) in new colour scheme - blue, white and crimson red

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