Model Details
Commonwealth GM Class Diesel Locomotive (Aust)
![Australia](flags/australia.gif)
GM12
Years Released:
1977a
1978a
(Model Year pages)
Model released for 2 years.
Running Number: GM12
Category: Diesel Electric Locomotives
![Diesel Electric Locomotives](category_images_small/diesel2.jpg)
Locomotive Class: GM Class
![GM Class](class_images/gm_class.jpg)
Designer: General Motors
Class Information: Commonwealth Railways, Australia
Weight: 114 tons
Purpose: Mixed Traffic
Wheel Arrangement: CO-CO
![CO-CO](wheels/wheel_coco.jpg)
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:
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1976_small.jpg)
1977a
![](hornby_logos/hornby_logo_1978_small.jpg)
1978a
![]() 1977a |
![]() 1978a |
Logo: Commonwealth Crest
Logo Years: ---
![Commonwealth Railways](logos/commonwealth.jpg)
Livery: Commonwealth Maroon
![Commonwealth Maroon](livery_images_small/commonwealth_maroon.jpg)
Livery Details: Maroon with silver stripe.
Company Information: ---
Model Ranking:
Current: 437 - December 2023
Previous: 830 - November 2023
Movement:
![](images/triangle_green.jpg)
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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