EEG - Classes: ZR class

The first locomotive in Tasmania to receive the Pacific National livery was ZR Class, no. 2101, which is seen heading a train over the Nala to Andover Deviation in October 2004

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© Stuart Dix

Overview
Status
Equipment
Specifications
History
Photographs

Rebuilt	1996, 1997
Rebuilt By	Australian National, Whyalla, South Australia or TasRail, East Tamar Junction Workshops, Launceston, Tasmania.
Running Numbers	ZR1, ZR2, 2101
Number Rebuilt	2
Information	1 reclassified as ZP class

Note(s)
*	Both locomotives were converted from damaged ZB class locomotives. After initially being given the same class designation, they were separated to highlight the design differences.

Locomotive Status
Status	Total
Preserved	1
2101.	1
Reclassified	1
Total	2

Engine	English Electric 12CSVT MKIII
Main Alternator	Toyo Denki TY WD 10314
Auxiliary Alternator	Toyo Denki TY CD 344A-1A
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	52 ft 9 in	15697 mm
Width	9 ft 3 in	2820 mm
Height	12 ft 3½ in	3747 mm
Weight	96 tons	97.5 tonnes
Fuel Capacity	1200 Gallons	5455 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 'ZR class' locomotives will appear here.

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