QR National 5020 class

The 5020 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by UGL Rail, Chullora for QR National in 2010-2011.

QR National 5020 class
QR National 5020 Class
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder UGL Rail, Chullora Model General Electric C44acHi Build date 2010–2015
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) Length 20.83 m (68 ft 4 in) Width 2.94 m (9 ft 8 in) Height 4.25 m (13 ft 11 in) Loco weight 180 tonnes Fuel type Diesel Prime mover GE 7FDL-16 Aspiration Turbocharged Alternator GE GMG192 Traction motors GE 5GEB13 Cylinders 16
Performance figures Power output 3,400 kW (4,500 hp)
Career Operators QR National Number in class 25 Numbers 5021–5039 First run 2010 Last run 2015 Current owner Aurizon Disposition 25 in service

History

In February 2010, QR National ordered nineteen 5020 class locomotives to haul coal trains in the Hunter Valley. They are a heavy haul variant of the UGL Rail C44aci.[1][2][3][4]

References

1. UGL wins $126 QR Coal rolling stock deal Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Rail Express 2 February 2010
2. Clark, Peter (2012). An Australian Locomotive Guide. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 286. ISBN 9781921719554.
3. 5020 Class Railpage
4. Annual Report June 2011 Archived February 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine QR National