The XRB class are a class of cabless diesel locomotives built by

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in 2005–2006.

History

The XRB class were built by

at their South Dynon workshops. They are mechanically similar to XR class locomotives, but are

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s without driving cabs. XRB locomotives are designed to be used as booster units on standard gauge interstate freight trains, and must be led by a locomotive with a conventional driving cab. The units do not have hostler controls for moving them around yards and depots,TOC Waiver #1973 – Operation of XRB class locos on ARTC network
/ref> only being fitted with a dead engine device and park-brake button. All three class members are currently stored at the Port Augusta Workshops.

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