Z class
The climb from Bridgewater to Brighton doesn't prove much of a problem for Train No.1-36 on July 10th 2005 as a Quadruple English Electric traction package led by Z Class no. 2110 approach Brighton with Mount Wellington as a backdrop
Missing Details
Identity of second locomotive to be confirmed
© Steve Bromley
Missing Details
Identity of second locomotive to be confirmed
© Steve Bromley
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1972-1973 |
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Manufacturer |
English Electric Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
Z1-Z4, 2110-2113 |
Number Built |
4 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16M |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 558 x 6 |
Locomotive Brakes |
Air, Rheostatic. |
Train Brakes |
Air |
Wheel Arrangement |
Co-Co |
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
Gauge |
3 ft 6 in |
1067 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
55 ft 0 in |
16764 mm |
Width |
9 ft 4 in |
2845 mm |
Height |
12 ft 9 in |
3890 mm |
Weight |
96 tons |
97.5 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1200 Gallons |
5455 Litres |
Power Rating |
2025 / 1800 HP |
1510 / 1343 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
62,000 lbs |
276 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
54,000 lbs at 10 mph |
240 kN at 16 km/h |
Speed |
60 mph |
96 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'Z class' locomotives will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 103 available ]
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