| 4000 class / 4100 class / 83 class | |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | EDI |
| Model | GT42CU AC |
| Total produced | 13 |
| UIC classification | Co'Co' |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Top speed | 121 km/h (75 mph) |
| Power output | 2,425 kW (3,252 hp) |
The GT42CU AC (and the GT42CU ACe) is a model of Co-Co mainline diesel electric locomotives built by Downer EDI Rail for use on narrow gauge railways in Australia. Those operated by QR National are the 4000 class and 4100 class, those with Pacific National Queensland on intermodal services are the PN class, while those with Pacific National coal in Queensland are the 83 class.
In July 2011 2 x 4100 class locos were road hauled to Western Australia to operate there with there numbers being prefix by ACN. The 2 locos concrened were 4147, 4148, It is execpted that more will be moved over to Western Australia
Western Australia Rail Scene - E Zine