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CM40-8M - 9410
9410 (2nd) was built by Comeng NSW as an ALCo M636 model in November 1975 with serial number C6098-05 for Mount Neman Mining with road number 5500. Sent to Goninan but not rebuilt.
Eventually sold to Robe and rebuilt by Goninan WA to an CM40-8M model in March 1996 with serial number 2160-03/96-202.
Was damaged in Maitland collision Jan 2007, rebuilt in Perth returning Oct 2007, would be the last unit repainted in the Robe livery.
Ended up in CFCLA ownership in 2012 and rebuilt by Goninan WA and reclassed and numbered to CD 4301 named 'The Victory'.
Has seen lease periods on both FMG and Roy Hill.
Sold to FMG and sent to Perth with Fortescue Future Industries for alternate fuel trials late 2021.