New South Wales 85 class locomotive

**New South Wales 85 class**
Power type	Electric
Builder	Commonwealth Engineering, Granville, NSW
Build date	1979–1980
Total production	10
UIC classification	Co'Co'
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)
Length	19 m (62 ft 4 in)
Locomotive weight	123 t (270,000 lb)
Electric system(s)	Mitsubishi, 1500 V DC
Curent collection method	Two pantographs
Traction motors	Mitsubishi MB485AVR
Top speed	130 km/h (81 mph)
Power output	2,880 kW (3,860 hp)
Tractive effort	222 kN (50,000 lbf) continuous
Number	8501–8510

The New South Wales 85 class is a class of 10 mainline electric locomotive introduced from 1979 in the state of New South Wales, by the State Rail Authority. They were built by Commonwealth Engineering of Granville, New South Wales.

All were based in Lithgow and served coal haulage across the Blue Mountains. All have been withdrawn.

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