QR National 5020 class
4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
| Performance figures | |
|---|---|
| Power output | 3,400 kW (4,500 hp) |
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Operators | Aurizon |
| Number in class | 25 |
| Numbers | 5021–5045 |
| First run | 2010 |
| Last run | 2015 |
| Current owner | Aurizon |
| Disposition | 25 in service |
The 5020 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by UGL Rail, Chullora for Aurizon in 2010-2015.
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]
References
- ^ UGL wins $126 QR Coal rolling stock deal Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Rail Express 2 February 2010
- ^ Clark, Peter (2012). An Australian Locomotive Guide. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 286. ISBN 9781921719554.
- ^ 5020 Class Railpage
- ^ Annual Report June 2011 Archived February 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine QR National
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