ZC class
With a motive power shortage on the Apple Isle, ZC Class no. 2146 was returned to service in November 1998 and is seen at Conara Junction heading a coal and pine train with 3 other unidentified English Electrics
Missing Details
Date and locomotive to be confirmed
© Michael Dix
Missing Details
Date and locomotive to be confirmed
© Michael Dix
- Overview
- Status
- Equipment
- Specifications
- History
- Photographs
Introduced |
1989 |
|---|---|
Reclassified by |
TasRail, Launceston Workshops, Launceston, Tasmania. |
Running Numbers |
ZC1-ZC45, 2140-2146 |
Number Reclassified |
33 |
Information |
| Status | Total |
|---|---|
| Preserved | 1 |
2144. |
|
| Scrapped | 24 |
| Reclassified | 8 |
Total |
33 |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
|---|---|
Main Generator |
English Electric 822/16J |
Auxiliary Generator |
English Electric 755 |
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 |
48 ft |
14630 mm |
Width |
9 ft 3 in |
2820 mm |
Height |
12 ft 4½ in |
3772 mm |
Weight |
88 tons |
89.8 tonnes |
Fuel Capacity |
1200 Gallons |
5455 Litres |
Power Rating |
1950 / 1795 HP |
1454 / 1339 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
62,000 lbs |
276 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
50,400 lbs at 10½ mph |
224 kN at 15 km/h |
Speed |
60 mph |
96 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'ZC class' locomotives will appear here
Click on Thumbnails below to see a larger image. [ 51 available ]
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