NR class
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 NR103 in the trial PN livery at Spotswood, Victoria |
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| Power type | Diesel Electric |
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| Builder | Goninan, Broadmeadow (Units 1-60) Gonnian, Bassenden (Units 61-120) |
| Gauge | 1435mm |
| Length | 22.00m |
| Locomotive weight | 132.00t |
| Engine type | GE 7FDL-16 |
| Generator | GE GMG196 |
| Traction motors | GE 5GE793A1 |
| Top speed | 115 km/h |
| Power output | 3000 kW (4020 HP) |
| Number in class | 119 |
| Number | NR1-NR2, NR4-NR32, NR34-NR121 |
The NR class are an Australian diesel electric locomotives introduced by National Rail in 1996. They were the only locomotives ordered by National Rail, thus being named the "NR" Class. 120 were built.
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[edit] Description
The NR Class introduced many new features that other older locomotives lacked These were the first locomotives in Australia to have "variable horsepower", which meant that the power output of the engine had three different settings, making the NR class the most fuel efficient locomotives in Australia.
The design was a long hood unit locomotive, with only one cab, but permitted to be driven either way. This locomotive had to pass all tests, such as being able to shunt if required, drive "long ended" if needed, and allow drivers to do checks on fuel, brakes, sand. They have GE 7FDL-16 engines, with power levels of 2850HP, 3560HP or 4020HP, mass of 132t, a Co-Co wheel arrangement and a maximum speed of 115km/h.
[edit] History
United Goninan obtained the contract for 120 locomotives from National Rail. Because it was a locomotive to be used "Australia Wide", along with the specification of rapid delivery, two United Goninan plants were used to construct the class - Broadmeadow (NSW) and Bassendean (WA). The Broadmeadow plant constructed NR 1–60, while the Bassendean plant constructed NR61–120.
With the sale of National Rail, ownership of the class passed to Pacific National. NRs 81, 82 and 83 were leased to competitor Specialised Container Transport for a period of time as part of a Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) ruling.
[edit] Accidents
NR3 was involved in an accident at Robertson, NSW, resulting in the death of two crew members. It was rebuilt and renamed NR121. NR109 was involved in an accident while on a Ghan service in 2006, hitting a truck at a level crossing, being repaired. NR33 was involved in level crossing incident in June 2006, being the third locomotive on a Melbourne to Adelaide freight service, behind DL 40 and NR 52 (lead locomotive). NR33 was buried under 20 wagons and was subsequently written off due to irreparable damage.
[edit] Livery
On entry to service the class were painted in the orange and grey National Rail livery, with a few exceptions. NR30 and 52 were painted in Aboriginal artworks, intended to be used on GSR services. The green "Trailerail" livery was applied to NR53, 54 and 55. NR56 and 57 received the blue and white "Seatrain" Livery. NR58, 59 and 60 received the grey and white "Steelink" livery. Many locomotives have been named, but the intention of all being named has not been fulfilled.
In later years NR74, 75 and 109 were painted in the red The Ghan livery while NR25, 26, 27 and 28 have been painted in blue Indian Pacific livery. With Pacific National ownership further changes were made, with NRs 1, 8, 29, 45, 52, 73, 103 and 121 painted in the blue and yellow Pacific National livery (NR103 has a trial Pacific National trial livery, while NR52, NR45, NR121 and class leader NR1 have been repainted into the Queensland style Pacific National livery which includes the Southern Cross at the rear of the locomotive side carbody).
[edit] Locomotives
| Locomotive | Named | Entered service | Owner | Status |
| NR1 | City of Melbourne | 8 November 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR2 | Rawlinna | 21 October, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR3 | 1 November, 1996 | Renumbered as NR121 | ||
| NR4 | Hobsons Bay | 28 December, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR5 | Shire of Junee | 1 January 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR6 | City of Newcastle | 10 December, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR7 | City of Brisbane | 21 December, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR8 | City of Goulburn | 14 March, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR9 | 29 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR10 | 8 January ,1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR11 | 2 February, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR12 | Footscray | 29 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR13 | 16 March, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR14 | 28 February, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR15 | Meningie | 12 March, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR16 | Forrest | April 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR17 | Bathurst | April 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR18 | March 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR19 | Maitland | April 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR20 | May 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR21 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR22 | Kalgoorlie | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR23 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR24 | City of Wollongong | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR25 | Pacific National (Indian Pacific) | In Service | ||
| NR26 | Hindmarsh | Pacific National (Indian Pacific) | In Service | |
| NR27 | Pacific National (Indian Pacific) | In Service | ||
| NR28 | Port Augusta | Pacifc National (Indian Pacific) | In Service | |
| NR29 | Kwinana | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR30 | Warmi | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR31 | 15 June,1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR32 | 19 June, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR33 | City of Grafton | 27 June, 1997 | Withdrawn | |
| NR34 | Boulder | 4 July, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR35 | 30 July, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR36 | City of Sydney | 3 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR37 | Impadna | 11 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR38 | Greater Geelong | 5 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR39 | Gladstone | 4 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR40 | City of Broken Hill | 1 September 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR41 | Tintinara | 24 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR42 | 5 September 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR43 | 30 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR44 | 2 September, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR45 | 25 August, 1997 | Pacific National | In Servcie | |
| NR46 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR47 | Fremantle | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR48 | Northam | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR49 | Coffs Harbour | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR50 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR51 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR52 | Kungara Mankurpa | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR53 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR54 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR55 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR56 | Port Botany | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR57 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR58 | City of Whyalla | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR59 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR60 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR61 | La Trobe | 18 December, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR62 | Tarcoola | 1 November, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR63 | 11 November, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR64 | Zanthus | 15 November, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR65 | Horsham | 18th November, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR66 | Marrickville | 1 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR67 | Milawa | 1 December, 1996 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR68 | Cook | 3 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR69 | Acacia Ridge | 3 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR70 | 6 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR71 | Barton | 2 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR72 | 6 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR73 | Maribyrnong | 10 January, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR74 | Port Pirie | 30 January, 1997 | Pacific National (The Ghan) | In Service |
| NR75 | Steve Irwin | 21 January, 1997 | Pacific National (The Ghan) | In Service |
| NR76 | 14 March 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR77 | 13 February, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR78 | 17 March, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR79 | Bassendean | 14 February, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR80 | City of Perth | 6 March, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR81 | 16 May, 1997 | Pacific National (SCT Operated) | In Service | |
| NR82 | 24 March, 1997 | Pacific National (SCT Operated) | In Service | |
| NR83 | Merredin | 16 April, 1997 | Pacific National (SCT Operated) | In Service |
| NR84 | Southern Cross | 28 March, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR85 | 25 May, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR86 | Mt Barker | 27 March' 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR87 | Loongana | 3 May, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR88 | Dimboola | 23 May, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR89 | Port Adelaide | 2 May, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR90 | Spotswood | 1 May, 1997 | Pacific National | In Service |
| NR91 | Chullora | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR92 | City of Bankstown | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR93 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR94 | Belair | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR95 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR96 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR97 | City of Parramatta | Pacific National | In Service | |
| NR98 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR99 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR100 | Pacific National | In Service | ||
| NR101 | Crystal Brook / Redhill | Pacific National | In Service | |
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| NR121 | Pacific National | In Service |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- VICSIG - Locomotives - NR Class Diesel-Electric. vicsig.net. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- Pacific National: NR Class. locopage.railpage.org.au. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
- QRIG.org - Goninan/GE NR Class. www.qrig.org. Retrieved on 2008-05-17.
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