XP2009 (Duncan Butcher)
Locomotive numbers: XP2000-2018
Model Number:
| Type | Diesel-Electric |
| Introduced | 1981 |
| Number in class | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Comeng, Granville (XP2000-14) ABB, Dandenong (XP2015-18) |
| Gauge | Standard |
| Axles | Bo-Bo |
| Length | 17.34 m |
| Mass | 74 t |
| Engine | Paxman Valenta 12RP200L (original) Paxman 12VP185 (currently being re-engined) |
| Generator | Brush BA10003A/BAH601B |
| Traction motors | Brush TMH68-46 |
| Power | 1477 kW / 2000 HP |
| Tractive effort | 84 / 77 kN |
| Speed | 195 / ? km/h |
The XPT is a version of the British HST (High Speed Train) that has been modified for Australian conditions. The "XP" class are the power cars for the XPTs, providing power for traction, and other equipment on the train. The XPTs were used intially for passenger services within NSW, and this was later extended to services to Brisbane and Melbourne. They have a maximum speed of 160 km/h for normal passenger services. The XPTs are based at Meeks Road (near Sydenham in Sydney).
See also RailPage XPT Page.
Named locomotives (most recent names only):
| XP2000 | City of Maitland |
| XP2001 | City of Dubbo |
| XP2002 | City of Brisbane |
| XP2003 | City of Orange |
| XP2004 | City of Kempsey |
| XP2005 | City of Newcastle |
| XP2006 | City of Wagga Wagga |
| XP2007 | City of Albury |
| XP2008 | City of Goulburn |
| XP2009 | City of Murwillumbah |
| XP2010 | City of Taree |
| XP2011 | City of Sydney |
| XP2012 | City of Tamworth |
| XP2013 | City of Casino |
| XP2014 | City of Grafton |
| XP2015 | City of Wangaratta |
| XP2016 | City of Cootamundra |
| XP2017 | City of Melbourne |
| XP2018 | City of Coffs Harbour |
For some strange reason, Countrylink has changed the names of the
XPT
power cars - some have actually had three different names. They
are
named after cities and towns that the XPTs travel to or through (or
have
travelled through, in the case of Tamworth).
Currently, only XP2003, 4, 6, 7, and 17 still retain their names.
| Loco | In Service | Comments |
| XP2000 | 8/1981 | |
| XP2001 | 10/1981 | |
| XP2002 | 12/1981 | |
| XP2003 | 2/1982 | |
| XP2004 | 2/1982 | |
| XP2005 | 4/1982 | |
| XP2006 | 5/1982 | |
| XP2007 | 7/1982 | |
| XP2008 | 8/1982 | |
| XP2009 | 10/1982 | |
| XP2010 | 2/1984 | |
| XP2011 | 3/1984 | |
| XP2012 | 5/1984 | |
| XP2013 | 5/1984 | |
| XP2014 | 6/1984 | |
| XP2015 | 8/1992 | |
| XP2016 | 11/1992 | |
| XP2017 | 12/1992 | |
| XP2018 | 1/1993 |