Model Details
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
GM12
Years Released:
1977a
1978a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Model: Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
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
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
 1977a |
 1978a |
Company: Commonwealth - Commonwealth Railways
Logo: Commonwealth Crest
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Commonwealth Maroon
Livery Details: Maroon with silver stripe.
Company Information: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 581 - January 2020
Previous: 476 - December 2019
Movement:
(-105)
Logo: Commonwealth Crest
Logo Years: ---
Livery: Commonwealth Maroon
Livery Details: Maroon with silver stripe.
Company Information: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 581 - January 2020
Previous: 476 - December 2019
Movement:
(-105)
Model Year Details (2)
| YEAR | CAT | MODEL |
|---|---|---|
| 1977a | R.318 |
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) |
| 1978a | R.318 |
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust) |
Train Sets Included In (1)
| YEARS | TRAIN SET |
|---|---|
| 1977a 1978a | Trans-Australia Set (Aust) |
Related Service Sheets (5)
| NO | SERVICE SHEET NAME | ISSUE DATE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1977a | Released in Australia only. Working headlight. |
| 1978a | Released in Australia only. Working headlight. |
Motor Information
| YEAR | MOTOR |
|---|---|
| 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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