BRM class

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BRM class
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-Electric
Builder Southern Shorthaul Railroad, Bendigo Workshops
ModelGT26C
Build date2012–2013
Total produced2
Specifications
Configuration:
   Whyte Co-Co
Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length17.37 metres
Width2.96 metres
Height4.36 metres
Loco weight132 tonnes (291,000 lb)
Prime mover EMD 16-645E3C
Alternator Electro-Motive Division 710
Traction motors Electro-Motive Division D78
Performance figures
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Career
Operators Consolidated Rail Leasing
Class BRM
Number in class2
NumbersBRM001-BRM002
Delivered2012–2013
First run2012
Current owner Consolidated Rail Leasing

The BRM class is a diesel electric locomotive designed and built in-house by Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Australia. It is an evolution of the VL class built by Avteq for Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia. Features include Wabtec Fastbrake and QES3 traction control. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Southern Shorthaul Railroad – Wagon and Locomotive Manufacture, Maintenance and Operations". Railway Technology. 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  2. "Feature Vehicle: The Consolidated Rail Leasing BRM Class locomotives" Railway Digest June 2013 page 44