2370 class
Whilst a steam special is inspected in the platform at Gympie Station in October 1984, a coal train from the Moura mines enters the loop hauled by 2350/2370 Class locomotive, no. 2372
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© Anthony Winstone
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© Anthony Winstone
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1975 |
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Manufacturer |
General Electric Company Australia, Rocklea Works, Brisbane, Queensland. |
Running Numbers |
2370-2373 |
Number Built |
4 |
Information |
All exported to Tasmania, see ZB class. |
All locomotives of this class have been reclassified. Please look at the overview to see the classification status
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKIII |
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Main Alternator |
Toyo Denki TY WD 10314 |
Auxiliary Alternator |
Toyo Denki TY CD 344A-4A |
Traction Motors |
English Electric 548 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 |
2640 / 2350 HP |
1970 /1753 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
77,950 lbs |
347 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
50,400 lbs at 14½ mph |
276 kN at 23 km/h |
Speed |
60 mph |
96 km/h |
An overview of the history of the '2370 class' locomotives will appear here
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