Tasmania, Australia
The first English Electric 12CSVT in Tasmania was Z1 which was seen at South Burnie on December 6th, 1972 having just been delivered.
© Melanie Dennis
| Introduced | 1972 | |
| Manufacturer | English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. | |
| Running Numbers | Z1-Z4, 2110-2113 | |
| Number Built | 4 | |
| Number Extent | 4 | |
| Number In Service | 4 | |
| Number Out of Use | 0 | |
| Number Scrapped | 0 | |
| Number Preserved | 0 | |
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| Class History | Click Here | |
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| Technical Overview | Imperial | Metric |
| Gauge | 3ft 6in | 1067mm |
| Engine | English Electric 12CSVT MK II | |
| Main Generator | English Electric 822/16M | |
| Auxiliary Generator | English Electric 755 | |
| Traction Motors | 6 x English Electric 558 | |
| Loco Brakes | Air, Rheostatic | |
| Train Brakes | Air | |
| Wheel Arrangement | Co-Co | |
| Min Curve | 4 Chains / 264ft 0in | 80467mm |
| Length | 55ft 0in | 16764mm |
| Width | 9ft 4in | 2845mm |
| Height | 12ft 9in | 3890mm |
| Weight | 96 tons | 97.5 tonnes |
| Weight per Axle | 16 tons | 16.3 tonnes |
| Fuel Capacity | 1200 Gals | 5455 litres |
| Power Rating | 2025HP / 1800HP | 1510kW / 1343kW |
| Tractive Effort (Start) | 62000lbs | 276kN |
| Tractive Effort (Cont) | 54000lbs @ 10mph | 240kN @ 16km/h |
| Speed | 60mph | 96km/h |
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