Railways and Tramways of Australia
GM12 Class
Southern Shorthaul Railroad locomotive GM22, Lithgow, New South Wales, 29 December 2016.
Road numbers:
GM12, GM22, GM27, GM37–8, GM40, GM42–7
Operator:
Aurizon (GM37–8, GM40, GM42–7); Southern Shorthaul Railroad (GM12, GM22, GM27)
Gauge:
1435 mm
Year of entry into service:
1955
Number built:
36
Model:
A16C
Manufacturer:
Clyde Engineering
Manufacturing location:
Granville, NSW
Engine:
EMD 567C
Traction power:
1305 kW (GM12–21); 1342 kW (GM22–47)
Wheel arrangement:
Co-Co
Weight:
115.8 t
Length:
17.9 m
The GM12 Class began service with Commonwealth Railways in 1955. They are similar to the earlier GM1 Class, but are more powerful and have a Co-Co wheel arrangement, whereas the GM1 Class has A1A-A1A wheel arrangement. Their lengthy service continues with private operators, mainly in New South Wales and South Australia.