Queensland Railways 2350 class

Queensland Railways 2350 class
2356 in Gympie yard with 1621 in 1987
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderEnglish Electric, Rocklea
Serial numberA.253 to A.258
A.263 to A.268
Build date1973-1974
Total produced12
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter3 ft 1+12 in (0.953 m)
Wheelbase38 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+18 in (3.788 m)
Axle load15 long tons (15.2 t; 16.8 short tons)
Loco weight90 long tons (91.4 t; 100.8 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity1,500 imp gal (6,800 L)
Prime moverEnglish Electric 12CSVT Mk III
RPM range900rpm
Engine typefour stroke, four valves per cylinder
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
AlternatorToyo WD10314A
Traction motorsEnglish Electric 548
Cylinders12 Vee
Cylinder size10 in × 12 in (254 mm × 305 mm)
MU working110V, stepless electro-pneumatic throttle
Loco brakeAir, dynamic
Train brakesAir
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
OperatorsQueensland Railways
Number in class12
Numbers2350-2361
First runApril 1973
Current ownerTasRail, Launceston & North East Railway
Disposition2 stored, 1 preserved, 2 rebuilt, 7 scrapped

The 2350 class were a class of diesel locomotive built by English Electric, Rocklea, for Queensland Railways in 1973–1974. All were later sold to AN Tasrail.


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