Queensland Railways 2130 class explained

Queensland Railways 2130 class
Powertype:Diesel-electric
Serialnumber:74-781 to 74-791
Buildmodel:Electro-Motive Diesel GL26AC
Builddate:1974-1975
Totalproduction:11
Rebuilddate:2005-2007
Numberrebuilt:11
Uicclass:Co-Co
Length:18.04 metres
Locoweight:97.5 tonnes
Fueltype:Diesel
Fuelcap:7,273 litres
Primemover:Electro-Motive Diesel 645E
Aspiration:Roots blower
Generator:Electro-Motive Diesel AR10
Tractionmotors:Electro-Motive Diesel D29
Cylindercount:V16
Maxspeed:80 km/h
Poweroutput:1491 kW
Locobrakes:Dynamic
Operator:Queensland Railways
Numinclass:11
Fleetnumbers:2130-2140
Firstrundate:July 1974
Currentowner:Aurizon
Disposition:11 in service as 2250 class

The 2130 class was a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways in 1974–1975.

History

The 2130 class were an evolution of the 2141 class. They differed by having a flatter roofline to give better clearance when operating under wires. They were financed by the developers of the Saraji coal mine.[1] [2] [3]

Between 2005 and 2007, all were rebuilt as 2250 class locomotives.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Oberg, Leon. Locomotives of Australia 1850s-1980s. 1984. Reed Books. Frenchs Forest. 0-730100-05-7. 273–274.
  2. https://sites.google.com/site/queenslandgreattrains/Home/diesel-locomotives/2100-class 2100 Class
  3. http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/2130-class 2130 Class
  4. http://www.qrig.org/motive-power/locomotives/diesel/qrnational/clydegm-2100-class Clyde/GM 2100 Class
  5. http://www.railpage.com.au/locos/2250-class 2250 Class