Pakistan CLP class locomotive explained

CLP class
Builder:Clyde Engineering, Sydney
Serialnumber:ML3-1 - ML3-9
Buildmodel:Electro-Motive Diesel ML3
Builddate:1955
Totalproduction:9
Uicclass:Co-Co
Length:18.90 metres
Locoweight:111.8 tonnes
Fueltype:Diesel
Fuelcap:5,891 litres
Primemover:EMD 567BC
Poweroutput:1119kW
Fleetnumbers:2101 - 2109
Axleloadclass:19.3 tonnes
Withdrawndate:1984/85

The Pakistan CLP class locomotive was a class of diesel locomotives operated by Pakistan Railways between 1955 and 1985.

History

In 1953, the Government of Australia funded the construction of nine Electro-Motive Diesel ML3 diesel locomotives by Clyde Engineering, Sydney for the Pakistan Railways under the Colombo Plan.[1] [2] [3] These locomotives are derived from GM Class loco. All were withdrawn in 1984/85.

Class list

Number Serial
number
Name
2101 ML3-1 Canberra
2102 ML3-2 Melbourne
2103 ML3-3 Adelaide
2104 ML3-4 Brisbane
2105 ML3-5 Perth
2106 ML3-6 Sydney
2107 ML3-7 Newcastle
2108 ML3-8 Hobart
2109 ML3-9 Geelong

Notes and References

  1. Contracts & Tenders Railway Gazette 9 January 1953 page 53
  2. Pakistan Order Nine Australian-Built Diesel Locos: Similar to CR Units Railway Transportation February 1953 page 25
  3. Australia's First Export Order for Diesel Power to go to Pakistan Railway Transportation October 1953 page 38