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Hamersley Iron - ALCO C-636 #3017 with passenger train. Built by Alco in the USA in 1970, this loco was the last 'C' class locomotive built by Alco. Originally numbered 2017. Renumbered in 1972. Used for ore trains from Tom Price and Paraburdoo. Rebuilt with full width "Pilbara" cab in 1984. Last revenue job in service was to power Society 20th anniversary train to Tom Price in August 1995. Retired from service February 1996. Donated to museum in full working order April 1996. Last Alco to be overhauled by Hamersley Iron at Seven Mile workshops. (© Pilbara Railways Historical Society Inc.)
Date: 7/26/2017 Location: Karratha, WAU AU Country Flag Views: 195 Collection Of:   Peider SwissTrip
Locomotives: HI ALCO.C-636(UNKNOWN)    Author:  Peider SwissTrip
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