ZA class
The turntable at Launceston Roundhouse was obviously an important piece of equipment for the depot and workshops. On February 2nd, 1977 ZA class, no. ZA6, the last locomotive to be constructed by GEC (English Electric) at Rocklea Works in Brisbane, is framed by the gantry of the turntable as it's crew discuss the movements.
© Melanie Dennis
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1973-1975 |
Manufacturer |
General Electric Company Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
ZA1-ZA6, 2114-2118 |
Number Built |
6 |
Locomotive Status
| Status |
Total |
| Withdrawn |
1 |
|
| Preserved |
2 |
|
| Scrapped |
3 |
|
Total |
6 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKIII |
Main Alternator |
Toyo Denki TY WD 10314 |
Auxiliary Alternator |
Toyo Denki TY CD 344A-1A |
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 |
56 ft 2 in |
17120 mm |
Width |
9 ft 3 in |
2820 mm |
Height |
12 ft 5¼ in |
3790 mm |
Weight |
90 tons |
91.4 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1400 Gallons |
6365 Litres |
Power Rating |
2550 / 2350 HP |
1902 / 1753 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
62,100 lbs |
276 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
54,000 lbs at 13 mph |
240 kN at 21 km/h |
Speed |
60 mph |
96 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'ZA class' locomotives will appear here
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