QR National 5020 class

The 5020 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by UGL Rail, Chullora for QR National in 2010-2011.

QR National 5020 class
QR National 5020 Class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderUGL Rail, Chullora
ModelGeneral Electric C44acHi
Build date2010–2011
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length20.83 m (68 ft 4 in)
Width2.94 m (9 ft 8 in)
Height4.25 m (13 ft 11 in)
Loco weight180 tonnes
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverGE 7FDL-16
AspirationTurbocharged
AlternatorGE GMG192
Traction motorsGE 5GEB13
Cylinders16
Performance figures
Power output3,400 kW (4,500 hp)
Career
OperatorsQR National
Number in class25
Numbers5021–5039
First run2010
Last run2015
Current ownerAurizon
Disposition25 in service

History

In February 2010 QR National ordered nineteen 5020 class locomotives to haul coal trains in the Hunter Valley. They are a heavy haul variant of the UGL Rail C44aci.[1][2][3][4]

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References
  1. UGL wins $126 QR Coal rolling stock deal Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Rail Express 2 February 2010
  2. Clark, Peter (2012). An Australian Locomotive Guide. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 286. ISBN 9781921719554.
  3. 5020 Class Railpage
  4. Annual Report June 2011 Archived February 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine QR National
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