Queensland Railways 2370 class

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Queensland Railways 2370 class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
Builder English Electric, Rocklea
Serial numberA.274 to A.277
Build date1975
Total produced4
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter3 ft 1+1⁄2 in (0.953 m)
Wheelbase 38 ft 6 in (11.735 m) total, 12 ft 6 in (3.810 m) bogie
Length52 ft 9 in (16.078 m) over headstocks
Width9 ft 3 in (2.819 m)
Height12 ft 5+1⁄8 in (3.788 m)
Axle load 15 long tons (15.2 t; 16.8 short tons)
Loco weight90 long tons (91.4 t; 100.8 short tons)
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel capacity1,500 imp gal (6,800 L)
Prime mover English Electric 12CSVT Mk III
RPM range900rpm
Engine typefour stroke, four valves per cylinder
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
Alternator Toyo WD10314A
Traction motors English Electric 548
Cylinders 12 Vee
Cylinder size 10 in × 12 in (254 mm × 305 mm)
MU working 110V, stepless electro-pneumatic throttle
Loco brake Air, dynamic
Train brakes Air
Performance figures
Maximum speed50 miles per hour (80 km/h)
Power output2,550 hp (1,900 kW) gross, 2,350 hp (1,750 kW) net
Career
Operators Queensland Railways
Number in class4
Numbers2370-2373
First runMarch 1973
Current owner Don River Railway
Disposition1 Preserved, 3 scrapped

The 2370 class were a class of diesel locomotive built in 1975 by English Electric, Rocklea for Queensland Railways in Australia. All were later sold to AN Tasrail along with the 2350 class, and reclassified as the ZB class. The sole survivor is now preserved at Don River Railway

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History

The 2370 class was an evolution of the 2350 class. They were built for use on the Blackwater and Moura coal lines and based at Gladstone. [1] [2] [3] The class became surplus following electrification of the coal lines and in 1987 were all sold to AN Tasrail where they all entered service as the ZB class. [4] [5] [6] They were very similar to the Tasrail Za class.

In 2003, one was sold to South Spur Rail Services and shipped to Western Australia to operate infrastructure trains, it is now owned by Greentrains. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Oberg, Leon (1984). Locomotives of Australia 1850s-1980s. Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. pp. 285–286. ISBN   0-730100-05-7.
  2. ↑ English Electric 2350 Class Queensland's Railway Interest Group
  3. ↑ 2350/2370 Class Railpage
  4. ↑ 2350 Class Queensland's Great Trains
  5. ↑ ZB Class Railpage
  6. 1 2 ZB Class Rail Tasmania

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