Queensland Railways 1720 class
| Queensland Railways 1720 class | |
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Bicentennial liveried 1723 at Moolabin goods yard in February 1988 | |
| Type and origin | |
| Power type | Diesel-electric |
| Builder | Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm |
| Model | Electro-Motive Diesel GL8 |
| Build date | 1966 |
| Total produced | 56 |
| Specifications | |
| UIC classification | Co-Co |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
| Length | 13.4 metres (44 ft) |
| Locomotive weight | 62 tonnes (61 long tons; 68 short tons) |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Prime mover | Electro-Motive Diesel 645E |
| Generator | Electro-Motive Diesel D25 |
| Traction motors | Electro-Motive Diesel CD36 |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Performance figures | |
| Maximum speed | 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) |
| Power output | 745 kilowatts (999 hp) |
| Career | |
| Operator(s) | Queensland Railways |
| Number in class | 56 |
| Number(s) | 1720-1775 |
| First run | October 1966 |
| Current owner | Aurizon, Queensland Rail |
| Disposition | 40 in service, 6 stored, 10 exported |
The 1720 class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways between 1966 and 1970.
History
The 1720 class were an evolution of the 1700 class. They operated throughout Queensland on branchline freight, suburban and mainline passenger services and on shunting duties.[1][2][3] Later they were modified for driver only operation receiving a larger windscreen.
Some have been exported, although the majority as at January 2014 remain in service.[4]
Gallery
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References
- ↑ Oberg, Leon (1984). Locomotives of Australia 1850s-1980s. Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. p. 258. ISBN 0 730100 05 7.
- ↑ 1720 Class Queensland's Great Trains
- ↑ Clyde/GM 1720 Class Queensland's Railway Interest Group
- ↑ 1720 Class Railpage
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