Pacific National XRB class

The XRB class are a class of cabless diesel locomotives built by Pacific National in 2005–2006.

Pacific National XRB class
XRB561 at South Dynon in June 2006
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Pacific National, South Dynon Model GT26C-3B Build date 2005-2006 Total produced 3
Specifications Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) Length 18.34 m (60 ft 2 in) Loco weight 124 t (273,373.2 lb) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover Electro-Motive Diesel 16-645E3C Generator Electro-Motive Diesel AR10A4 Traction motors Electro-Motive Diesel D77B, DC type
Performance figures Maximum speed 115 km/h (71 mph) Power output 2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Career Operators Pacific National Number in class 3 Numbers XRB560–XRB562 Current owner Pacific National- Rural and Bulk Disposition 3 stored

History

The XRB class were built by Pacific National at their South Dynon workshops. They are mechanically similar to XR class locomotives, but are B units without driving cabs. XRB locomotives are designed to be used as booster units on standard gauge interstate freight trains, and must be led by a locomotive with a conventional driving cab.[1][2][3] The units do not have hostler controls for moving them around yards and depots,[4] only being fitted with a dead engine device and park-brake button. All three class members are currently stored at the Port Augusta Workshops.

Status table

Locomotive	Entered service	Livery	Gauge	Status
XRB560	21 Dec 2005	Pacific National	Standard	Stored
XRB561	1 Jun 2006	Pacific National	Standard	Stored
XRB562		Pacific National	Standard	Stored

References

1. XRB Class Locomotive Archived 29 August 2007 at the Wayback Machine Pacific National February 2006
2. XRB Class Railpage
3. XRB Class Vicsig
4. TOC Waiver #1973 - Operation of XRB class locos on ARTC network