Model Details
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)

GM12
Years Released:
1977a
1978a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: GM12
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives

Locomotive Class: GM Class

Designer: General Motors
Class Information: Commonwealth Railways, Australia
Weight: 114 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO

Model Information: Australian release.
* 2,550 solo models produced and 9,950 in sets.
Models Produced: * 12,500
* Information from Triang & Hornby, The Story of Rovex, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Pat Hammond
Logo & Box Style:

1977a

1978a
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Logo: Commonwealth Crest
Logo Years: ---

Livery: Commonwealth Maroon

Livery Details: Maroon with silver stripe.
Company Information: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 996 - December 2020
Previous: 667 - November 2020
Movement:

Model Year Details (2)
YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
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1977a | R.318 |
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1978a | R.318 |
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Train Sets Included In (1)
YEARS | TRAIN SET |
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1977a 1978a | Trans-Australia Set (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (5)
NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
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105 | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies | June 1978 |
105 (Back) | 6 Wheel Powered Bogies - Back | June 1978 |
HR1978 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Front) | 1978 |
HR1978 (Back) | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Back) | 1978 |
HR1978 C3 | Locomotive Operation And Maintenance 1978 (Class 5) | 1978 |
Model Photos & Notes (0)
Model Catalogue Information
YEAR | INFORMATION |
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1977a | Released in Australia only. Working headlight. |
1978a | Released in Australia only. Working headlight. |
Motor Information
YEAR | MOTOR |
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1977a | Ringfield |
1978a | Ringfield |
Catalogue Images (2)
R.318 Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1977a
R.318 Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) - 1978a
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