Queensland Railways 2450 class

The 2450 class was a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways in 1979-1980.

Queensland Railways 2450 class
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm Serial number 79-915 to 79-926 80-946 to 80-951 Model EMD GL22C-2 Build date 1979–1980 Total produced 18 Rebuilder Redbank Railway Workshops Rebuild date 1999–2002 Number rebuilt 17
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Length 18.04 m (59 ft 2 in) Loco weight 91.8 t (90.4 long tons; 101.2 short tons) Fuel type Diesel Fuel capacity 6,364 L (1,400 imp gal; 1,681 US gal) Prime mover EMD 12-645E Engine type V12 Diesel engine Aspiration Roots blower Generator EMD AR10-D14 Traction motors EMD D29 Cylinders 12
Performance figures Power output 1,119 kW (1,501 hp)
Career Operators Queensland Railways Number in class 18 Numbers 2450–2467 First run May 1979 Current owner Aurizon Disposition 17 in service as 2300 class 1 scrapped

History

The 2450 class were an evolution of the 2400 class. They differed in having air-conditioning, aluminium cabinet doors and upgraded generators.[1][2][3]

Between 1999 and 2002, seventeen were rebuilt as 2300 class locomotives at Redbank Railway Workshops.[4][5]

References

1. Oberg, Leon (1984). Locomotives of Australia 1850s-1980s. Frenchs Forest: Reed Books. p. 283. ISBN 0 730100 05 7.
2. 1550, 2400, 2300, 2500 Class Queensland's Great Trains
3. Clyde/GM 2400 Class Queensland's Railway Interest Group
4. Clyde/GM 2300 Class Queensland's Railway Interest Group
5. 2300 Class Railpage