Rebuild To DBR
In the late 1970s the decision was undertaken to rebuild the Db class along similar lines to that being undertaken for the Da class into the DC class. However, as the rebuild was not as extensive and did not involve conversion into another GMD model the rebuilt Db units were designated as DBR (R = rebuild). The work was undertaken by Clyde Engineering in Australia and involved the lowering of the short hood to improve visibility for the driver, new cabs and the installation of a new EMD 8-645 engine. Ten units were rebuilt between 1980 and 1982.
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