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Queensland Railways 2470 class

Queensland Railways 2470 class
2498 at Corinda in February 1998
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderClyde Engineering, Eagle Farm
Serial number81-976 to 81-988
81-999
81-1006 to 81-1009
82-1126 to 82-1145
ModelEMD GL22C-2
Build date1980–1983
Total produced38
RebuilderRedbank Railway Workshops
Rebuild date2000–2002
Number rebuilt6
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Length18.04 m (59 ft 2 in)
Loco weight91.8 t (90.4 long tons; 101.2 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity6,364 L (1,400 imp gal; 1,681 US gal)
Prime moverEMD 12-645E
Engine typeV12 Diesel engine
AspirationRoots blower
GeneratorEMD AR6-D14
Traction motorsEMD D29
Cylinders12
Performance figures
Power output1,119 kW (1,501 hp)
Career
OperatorsQueensland Railways
Number in class38
Numbers2470–2507
First runDecember 1980
Current ownerAurizon, Queensland Rail
Disposition30 in service, 6 in service as 2300 class, 1 stored, 1 under overhaul

The 2470 class is a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways between 1980 and 1983.


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