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Description
From 2006, former narrow gauge unit 2819 spent a period working for QRNational as a standard gauge loco. In 2010 it was transferred to QRN subsidiary ARG in WA and was converted back to narrow gauge (1067mm). It was classified PA and retained its number.
The 2800 class is a GE model CM30-8 with a maximum speed of 110km/h. It is fitted with a GE 7FDL12 engine rated at 3190 flywheel bhp 2380kW and delivering 3000hp 2240kW into the GE GMG192H1 alternator for traction. Six GE 761-ANR-2 DC traction motors are fitted. It is a double-cab hood type loco.
Sources include Locopage database
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Class modified by Raichase
| Date |
08 Jul 2013 20:54 |
| Previous description |
QR 2819 spent a period working for QRN as a standard gauge loco. It was subsequently transferred to ARG/QRN in WA and converted back to NG 1067mm. It was classified PA and retained its number.
The 2800 class is a GE model CM30-8 with a maximum speed of 110km/h. It is fitted with a GE 7FDL12 engine rated at 3190 flywheel bhp 2380kW and delivering 3000hp 2240kW into the GE GMG192H1 alternator for traction. Six GE 761-ANR-2 DC traction motors are fitted. It is a double-cab hood type loco.
Sources include Locopage database |
| New description |
From 2006, former narrow gauge unit 2819 spent a period working for QRNational as a standard gauge loco. In 2010 it was transferred to QRN subsidiary ARG in WA and was converted back to narrow gauge (1067mm). It was classified PA and retained its number.
The 2800 class is a GE model CM30-8 with a maximum speed of 110km/h. It is fitted with a GE 7FDL12 engine rated at 3190 flywheel bhp 2380kW and delivering 3000hp 2240kW into the GE GMG192H1 alternator for traction. Six GE 761-ANR-2 DC traction motors are fitted. It is a double-cab hood type loco.
Sources include Locopage database |
Class modified by Raichase
| Date |
08 Jul 2013 20:53 |
| Previous year introduced |
1996 into QR service |
| New year introduced |
2010 |