Queensland Railways 2600 class
Queensland Railways 2600 class|
2612 hauls a special train over the Bowen River bridge on the GAP line in September 1989 |
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| Performance figures |
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| Maximum speed |
80 km/h (50 mph) |
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| Power output |
1,800 kW (2,400 hp) |
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| Career |
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| Operators |
Queensland Rail |
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| Number in class |
13 |
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| Numbers |
2600-2612 |
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| First run |
November 1983 |
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| Current owner |
African Rail and Traction Services RRL Grindrod |
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| Disposition |
13 exported |
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The 2600 class were a class of diesel locomotive built by A Goninan & Co, Townsville for Queensland Rail in 1983/84.
History
The 2600 class entered service on the McNaughton and Newlands lines. They were based at Pring depot near Bowen. Between July 2000 and May 2001 all 13 were rebuilt by A Goninan & Co with cab extensions. Their weight increased to 109.3 tonnes (107.6 long tons; 120.5 short tons). They were then placed in service on the Mount Isa line.[1][2][3]
All were withdrawn in 2011 and in May 2012 exported to South Africa with seven going to African Rail and Traction Services and six to RRL Grindrod.[4]
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