V/Line N class (diesel)
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 N class locomotive N469 at Southern Cross Station. |
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| Power type | Diesel Electric |
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| Builder | Clyde Engineering Somerton, Victoria. |
| Model | JT22HC-2 |
| Build date | 1984 - 1987 |
| Total production | 25 |
| Configuration | Co-Co |
| Gauge | Broad (1600 mm, 5 ft 3 in) |
| Length | 18.87 m |
| Locomotive weight | 123.00 t |
| Engine type | Order 1: EMD 12-645E3C Order 2: EMD 12-645E3B |
| Generator | EMD AR10-JJD-D18 Some units converted to AR10-CA5 |
| Traction motors | EMD D43 Some units converted to D77 |
| Top speed | 120 km/h |
| Power output | 1,680 kW (2,500 hp) |
| Tractive effort | Starting: 289 kN Continuous: 260 kN at 21 km/h |
| Career | 1985 - |
| Class | N |
| Number in class | 25 |
| Number | N451 - N460 (Order 1) N461 - N475 (Order 2) |
| Locale | Victorian passenger network |
| Delivered | 1985 |
| First run | 1985 |
| Current owner | V/Line Passenger Pty Ltd |
The N Class are a diesel locomotive operated by V/Line from 1985. They have formed the core of Victoria's passenger fleet since introduction, and are seen throughout the state. The N Class are numbered N451 to N475, and all have been named after cities in Victoria. All N Classes are currently in service. Fitted with 6800 litre fuel tanks the class are capable of running from Melbourne to Adelaide without refuelling.[1]
Originally, 10 N class locomotives were ordered, and all the B classes were to be re-built into the A class.[2] This did not occur, so an additional 15 N classes were ordered using the parts intended for the A class conversions.[2] The class are fitted with a separate engine for the head end power supply, used for lighting and air conditioning on passenger trains. The N class originally appeared in the V/Line orange and grey livery, being repainted into the current red and blue livery from 1995.[2]
As of 2007, some N Class members have received white stripes along the cabfronts, and cowcatches painted yellow to increase visibility at level crossings. In May 2008 N468 was repainted into the new V/Line livery of red with grey, white and yellow details.
[edit] Locomotives
| Locomotive | Name | Entered service | Owner | Status |
| N451 | City of Portland | 20 September 1985 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N452 | Rural City of Wodonga | 10 October, 1985 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N453 | City of Albury | 1 November, 1985 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N454 | City of Horsham | 20 November, 1985 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N455 | City of Swan Hill | 19 December, 1985 | ||
| N456 | City of Colac | 29 January 1986 | ||
| N457 | City of Mildura | 27 February, 1986 | ||
| N458 | City of Maryborough | 17 March, 1986 | ||
| N459 | City of Echuca | 15 April, 1986 | ||
| N460 | City of Castlemaine | 15 May, 1986 | ||
| N461 | City of Ararat | 25 July, 1986 | ||
| N462 | City of Shepparton | 14 August, 1986 | ||
| N463 | City of Bendigo | 4 September, 1986 | ||
| N464 | City of Geelong | 29 September, 1986 | ||
| N465 | City of Ballaarat | 20 October, 1986 | ||
| N466 | City of Warrnambool | 31 October, 1986 | ||
| N467 | City of Stawell | 26 November, 1986 | V/Line Passenger | Under Overhaul |
| N468 | City of Bairnsdale | 19 December, 1986 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N469 | City of Morwell | 29 January 1987 | ||
| N470 | City of Wangaratta | 17 February, 1987 | ||
| N471 | City of Benalla | 28 February, 1987 | ||
| N472 | City of Sale | 27 March, 1987 | ||
| N473 | City of Warragul | 28 April, 1987 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N474 | City of Traralgon | 28 May, 1987 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
| N475 | City of Moe | 6 July, 1987 | V/Line Passenger | In Service |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Railmac Publications (1992). Australian Fleetbooks: V/Line locomotives. Kitchner Press. ISBN 0 949817 76 7.
- ^ a b c victorianrailways.net - N class information
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