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Australian National DL class

Australian National DL class
DL45 in Pacific National livery at Two Wells in December 2007
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderClyde Engineering, Kelso
Serial number88-1244 to 88-1255
88-1267 to 88-1269
ModelEMD AT42C
Build date1988–1990
Total produced15
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
TrucksTri-mount
BogiesTri-mount
Length19.67 m (64.5 ft)
Loco weight121 t
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity8,200 L (1,800 imp gal)
Prime moverEMD 12-710G3
Engine typeTwo-stroke V12 diesel
Displacement8,520 cu in (140 L)
Traction motors6 x EMD D87
Cylinders12
Cylinder size710 cu in (11.6 L)
TransmissionYes
MU workingYes
Train heatingNo
Loco brakeWestinghouse air brake, Independent air brake, Dynamic brake
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsDriver vigilance
Performance figures
Maximum speed153 km/h (95 mph)
Power output3,030 hp (2,260 kW)
Tractive effort• Starting 370 kN (83,179 lbf)Error in convert: Ignored invalid option "lbf" (help)
Career
OperatorsAustralian National National Rail Corporation Pacific National
Number in class15
NumbersDL36–DL50
First runFebruary 1988
Disposition12 stored
3 scrapped

The DL class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Kelso for Australian National between 1988 and 1990. All units are stored as of the 1st of September 2023.


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