CSR Qishuyan SDA2

CSR Qishuyan SDA2
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd.
Model SDA2
Build date 2014
Total produced 5
Specifications
UIC classification Co-Co
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Length 22.0 metres
Width 2.89 metres
Height 3.87 metres
Axle load 197kN
Locomotive weight 120 tonnes
Fuel type Diesel
Prime mover MTU Friedrichshafen 20V4000R43
Alternator ABB
Traction motors ABB
Cylinders V20
Performance figures
Maximum speed 100 km/h
Tractive effort 450 kN
Career
Operator(s) Pacific National
Class 88
Number in class 5
Number(s) 8801-8805
Delivered 2014
First run 2014
Current owner Pacific National
Disposition Delivered

The CSR Qishuyan SDA2 is a diesel-electric locomotive manufactured by Chinese firm CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd., in association with MTU Friedrichshafen of Germany, for use in Australia.

History

In 2013, Pacific National ordered five narrow gauge versions of the CSR Ziyang SDA1 locomotives. Classified as the SDA2 class, they were purchased for use on the 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) network in Queensland.[1]

All had been delivered by September 2014 and were undergoing trials.[2]

Summary

Owner Class Number in class Road numbers Built Notes
Pacific National 88 5 8801-8805 2014

References

  1. More Chinese locomotives for Australia International Rail Journal 20 March 2014
  2. "The CSR Qishuyan Model SDA-2 Locomotives" Railway Digest October 2014 pages 37-39