R class
R class no. R1902 powers through the Bringo Bends with a continuous welded rail train on November 13th 2010
© Phil Melling
© Phil Melling
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1968 |
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Manufacturer |
English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
R1901-R1905 |
Number Built |
5 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
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Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16J |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 548 x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air, Rheostatic |
Train Brakes |
Vacuum |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
4 ft 8½ in |
1067 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
52 ft 10 in |
16104 mm |
Width |
9 ft 4 in |
2844 mm |
Height |
13 ft 0 in |
3962 mm |
Weight |
88¹ / 93² tons |
89.63¹ / 94.05² tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
902¹ / 1232² Gallons |
4100¹ / 5600² litres |
Power Rating |
1950 / 1795 HP |
1454 / 1338 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
58,888¹ / 62,870² lbs |
262.5¹ / 275.8² kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
50,900lbs at 11 mph |
226.9 kN at 17.5 km/h |
Speed |
60 mph |
96 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'R class' locomotives will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 48 available ]
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