Westrail P class

Westrail P class
P2511 at Goomalling in October 2013
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder A Goninan & Co, Bassendean Model General Electric CM25-8 Build date 1989-91 Total produced 17
Specifications Configuration: ​  • AAR C-C  • UIC Co-Co, Co′Co′ Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Loco weight 98.5 t (96.9 long tons; 108.6 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover General Electric 7FDL-12 Engine type V12 diesel Alternator General Electric GMC191A1 Traction motors General Electric 761 Cylinders 12
Performance figures Power output 1,830 kW (2,450 hp) Tractive effort 375 kN (84,000 lbf) (starting) 286 kN (64,000 lbf) (continuous)
Career Operators Westrail Number in class 17 Numbers P2501-2517 Delivered December 8th, 1989 Current owner Aurizon Disposition 17 in service

The P class are a class of diesel locomotives built by A Goninan & Co, Bassendean for Westrail between 1989 and 1991.

In 1988, Westrail placed an order for 15 CM25-8 Dash 8 locomotives for bulk grain and general freight haulage with A Goninan & Co. A 16th was later ordered followed by a 17th funded by AMC Mineral Sands.

In 1997, the class was fitted with Locotrol equipment to allow them to operate in top and tail formation.

All were included in the sale of Westrail to Australian Railroad Group in December 2000, with the class redesignated as the 2500 class. In June 2006, all were included in the sale of Australian Railroad Group's Western Australian operation to QR National. All 17 remain in service with Aurizon as at October 2014.