Goldsworthy Railway Mid 1970's

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    In May 1966, the 112 kilometre (181 mi) Goldsworthy railway opened to transport iron ore from Mount Goldsworthy mine to the port on Finucane Island. The line was extended to Shay Gap in 1972.
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    Rollingstock
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    locos 1 - 2 (1970's era)
    English Electric
    Bo-Bo
    65 mph (105 km/h)
    same design as WAGR H Class

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    locos 3 - 8 (1970's era)
    English Electric
    Co-Co
    80 mph (130 km/h)
    Same design as WAGR K class
     

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