In 1988, Westrail placed an order for 15 CM25-8 Dash 8 locomotives for bulk grain and general freight haulage with A Goninan & Co.[1] A 16th was later ordered[2] followed by a 17th funded by AMC Mineral Sands.[3]
In 1997, the class was fitted with Locotrol equipment to allow them to operate in top and tail formation.[4]
All 17 locomotives, with the class redesignated as the 2500 class.[clarification needed][5][6] In early 2014, all were included in the sale of Australian Railroad Group's Western Australian operation to Aurizon.[7] All 17 in service.[clarification needed][8]
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