Hamersley Iron - ALCO 5-2 #007. MABEL A diesel electric built in the USA in 1940, and is one of the oldest diesel electrics in Australia. Purchased by Hamersley Iron in 1965. Mabel was transported to Australia in the same ship carrying the first three Alco C-628's. Used on ballast and work trains, 007 ended her working life pushing loaded ore cars through the Parker Point Dumper. Taken out of service in 1972, Mabel was donated to the Museum by Hamersley Iron in 1976. (© Pilbara Railways Historical Society Inc.) |