Q Class (WAGR)
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Description
The Q Class was introduced onto the Westrail SG network in 1997/98. 19 were built to the Clyde/EDI-EMD GT46C design, and a further 4 nearly identical units went to Freightlink for the Darwin line (FQ01-04) and one (V544) for V/Line-Freight Australia. The units for Westrail were built at three plants: Bassendean, WA; Somerton, Vic and Kelso, NSW.
They are powered by an EMD 16-710G3B-ES engine rated at 4200 flywheel bhp and supplying 4000hp (2980kW) into the EMD AR-11 CA7 alternator for traction. Six DC traction motors of model EMD D87BTRL are fitted.
They were originally numbered Q301-319. ARG renumbered them Q4001-4019. Q class locomotives are among those fitted for DPU operations on 159-car ore trains between Koolyanobbing and Esperance.
Max speed: 115km/h
Source: Wikipedia, Locopage database, Western Rails e-mag, Railpage forums.
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We identify rebuilt and renumbered locomotives from this class as well as other classes with similar mechanical configurations and present those classes below.
Datasheet
| Title | Value |
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| Introduced | 1997 |
| Wheel arrangement | Co-Co |
| Manufactured by | Clyde Engineering - Forrestfield, Western Australia |
| Traction type | Diesel-Electric |
| Number in database | 19 |
| Length | 22.00 metres |
| Weight | 133.5 tonnes |
| Tractive effort | 640kN start, 408kN @ 21km/h |
| Axle load | 23t |
| Production model | GT46C |
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Class modified by michaelgreenhill
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| Previous year introduced | 1997/98 |
| New year introduced | 1997 |
Class modified by Raichase
| Date | 16 Aug 2013 22:31 |
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| Previous manufacturer | Clyde Engineering - Somerton, Victoria |
| New manufacturer | Clyde Engineering - Forrestfield, Western Australia |
Class modified by Raichase
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| Previous name | Q Class (diesel, WA) |
| New name | Q Class (WAGR) |
| Previous description | The Q Class was introduced onto the Westrail SG network in 1997/98. 19 were built to the Clyde/EDI-EMD GT46C design, and a further 4 nearly identical units went to Freightlink for the Darwin line (FQ01-04) and one (V544) for V/Line-Freight Australia. The units for Westrail were built at three plants: Bassendean, WA; Somerton, Vic and Kelso, NSW. They are powered by an EMD 16-710G3B-ES engine rated at 4200 flywheel bhp and supplying 4000hp (2980kW) into the EMD AR-11 CA7 alternator for traction. Six DC traction motors of model EMD D87BTRL are fitted. They were originally numbered Q301-319. ARG renumbered them Q4001-4019. Q class locomotives are among those fitted for DPU operations on 159-car ore trains between Koolyanobbing and Esperance. Max speed: 115km/h Source: Wikipedia, Locopage database, Western Rails e-mag, Railpage forums. |
| New description | The Q Class was introduced onto the Westrail SG network in 1997/98. 19 were built to the Clyde/EDI-EMD GT46C design, and a further 4 nearly identical units went to Freightlink for the Darwin line (FQ01-04) and one (V544) for V/Line-Freight Australia. The units for Westrail were built at three plants: Bassendean, WA; Somerton, Vic and Kelso, NSW. They are powered by an EMD 16-710G3B-ES engine rated at 4200 flywheel bhp and supplying 4000hp (2980kW) into the EMD AR-11 CA7 alternator for traction. Six DC traction motors of model EMD D87BTRL are fitted. They were originally numbered Q301-319. ARG renumbered them Q4001-4019. Q class locomotives are among those fitted for DPU operations on 159-car ore trains between Koolyanobbing and Esperance. Max speed: 115km/h Source: Wikipedia, Locopage database, Western Rails e-mag, Railpage forums. |
Fleet status
| Number in database | 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Renumbered | 19 | Q301 Q302 Q303 Q304 Q305 Q306 Q307 Q308 Q309 Q310 Q311 Q312 Q313 Q314 Q315 Q316 Q317 Q318 Q319 |
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Timeline
Fleet overview
| Road number | Gauge | Status | Last owner | Last operator / caretaker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q301 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q302 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q303 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q304 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q305 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q306 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q307 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q308 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q309 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q310 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q311 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q312 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q313 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q314 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q315 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q316 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q317 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q318 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail | |
| Q319 | Standard1435mm | Renumbered | Westrail | Westrail |
Please note - in the case of scrapped, renumbered or rebuilt locomotives, the last operator or owner is listed.
