CC class
After being offloaded and reunited with their bogies, CC Class no.s CC2028 and CC2027 are seen on dockside of Port of Dakar on September 12th 2005 awaiting a tow to the SEFICS maintenance facilites.
© Mahktar Sylla
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Rebuilt |
2002¹, 2005² |
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Rebuilt By |
NREC/RTS, South Dynon, Melbourne, Victoria¹ or Rail Tech Support, South Dynon, Melbourne, Victoria² |
Running Numbers |
CC2025-CC2028 |
Number Rebuilt |
4 |
Note(s) |
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1 |
In 2002 NREC Alco/RTS overhauled two MKA locomotives and these were regauged for use in West Africa. |
2 |
In 2005 two former ZC class locomotives were converted by RTS at Melbourne before export to West Africa |
Engine |
English Electric 12CSVT MKII |
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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 | |
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Gauge |
3 ft 3 3/8 in |
1000 mm |
Minimum Curve |
264 ft 0 in |
80467 mm |
Length |
48 ft 0 in |
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 |
2025 / 1800 HP |
1510 / 1343 kW |
Tractive Effort (Start) |
77,990 lbs |
347 kN |
Tractive Effort (Cont) |
53,900 lbs at 10½ mph |
240 kN at 15 km/h |
Speed |
50 mph |
80 km/h |
An overview of the history of the 'CC class' locomotives will appear here
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