QR National 5020 class explained

Aurizon 5020 class
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Builder:UGL Rail, Chullora
Buildmodel:General Electric C44acHi
Builddate:2010 - 2024
Uicclass:Co-Co
Length:20.83m (68.34feet)
Width:2.94m (09.65feet)
Height:4.25m (13.94feet)
Locoweight:180 tonnes
Fueltype:Diesel
Primemover:GE 7FDL-16
Aspiration:Turbocharged
Alternator:GE GMG192
Tractionmotors:GE 5GEB13
Cylindercount:16
Poweroutput:4500abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Operator:Aurizon
Numinclass:25
Fleetnumbers:5021 - 5045
Firstrundate:2010
Lastrundate:2024
Currentowner:Aurizon
Disposition:25 in service

The 5020 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by UGL Rail, Chullora for Aurizon in 2010-2024.

History

In February 2010, Aurizon ordered nineteen 5020 class locomotives to haul coal trains in the Hunter Valley. They are a heavy haul variant of the UGL Rail C44aci, with C44aci models being a medium weight, power improved version of the heavy haul UGL-GE C40aci Aurizon 5000 class.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.railexpress.com.au/archive/2010/february/february-03-2010/other-top-stories/ugl-wins-126m-qr-coal-rolling-stock-deal UGL wins $126 QR Coal rolling stock deal
  2. Book: Clark, Peter. An Australian Locomotive Guide. 2012. Rosenberg Publishing. 9781921719554. 286.
  3. http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/5020-class 5020 Class
  4. http://www.aurizon.com.au/Downloads/QR%20National%20Annual%20Report_2011.pdf Annual Report June 2011