UGL Rail PH37ACmai

The UGL class are a class of diesel locomotives built by UGL Rail, Broadmeadow in 2014. The frames fabricated in Townsville

UGL Rail PH37ACmai
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder UGL Rail, Broadmeadow Model General Electric PH37ACmai Build date 2014 onwards Total produced 3 + 3 on order
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Length 20.87 m (68 ft 6 in) Width 2.85 m (9 ft 4 in) Height 3.87 m (12 ft 8 in) Loco weight 120 tonnes Fuel type Diesel Fuel capacity 10,500 L (2,300 imp gal) Prime mover GE P616 Cylinders V16
Performance figures Maximum speed 100 km/h (62 mph) Power output 2,600 kW (3,500 hp)
Career Number in class 3 Numbers UGL001–UGL003 Delivered 2014 First run 2014 Current owner Pacific National Disposition 3 under construction

History

In November 2011 UGL Rail announced it would develop a 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) gauge version of the GE PowerHaul locomotive.[1][2]

UGL are manufacturing three prototypes at their Broadmeadow factory.[3][4] They are similar in appearance to the UGL Rail C44aci class.

In July 2016, UGL secured a contract to supply three units to Pacific National for use in Queensland.[5]

References

1. UGL and GE announce narrow-gauge PowerHaul Railway Gazette 22 November 2011
2. UGL and GE jointly launch new narrow-gauge locomotive in Australia Railway Technology 24 November 2011
3. UGL Class Railpage
4. "The UGL/GE Powerhaul Prototype Locomotives" Railway Digest January 2014 pages 40-41
5. "UGL secures first Australian PowerHaul order". International Rail Journal. 4 July 2016.