Q Class

Q317 (Michael Donahoo)

Locomotive numbers: Q301-319

Model Number: GT46C
 
 

Type Diesel-Electric
Introduced 1997
Number in class 19
Manufacturer Clyde Engineering, Bassendean/Somerton/Kelso
Gauge Standard
Axles Co-Co 
Length 22 m
Mass 134 t
Engine EMD 16-710G3B-ES
Generator EMD AR11
Traction motors EMD D87BTRL
Power 3100 kW / 4150 HP
Tractive effort 640 / 408 kN
Speed 115 / 21 km/h

These locos have started to replace the L class on the standard gauge for freight work.
Components for these locos were produced at a couple of sites around the country, and assembled at Forrestfield.

 
Loco Serial # In Service Comments
Q301 97-1454 9/1997
Q302 97-1455 9/1997 Renumbered 4002
Q303 97-1456 9/1997
Q304 97-1457 9/1997
Q305 97-1458 10/1997
Q306 97-1459 10/1997
Q307 97-1460 10/1997
Q308 97-1461 10/1997
Q309 97-1462 10/1997
Q310 97-1463 11/1997
Q311 97-1464 12/1997 Renumbered 4011
Q312 97-1465 12/1997 Renumbered 4012
Q313 97-1466 12/1997
Q314 97-1467 12/1997
Q315 97-1468 12/1997
Q316 98-1478 5/1998 Renumbered 4016
Q317 98-1479 6/1998
Q318 98-1480 6/1998
Q319 98-1481 6/1998

 

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