Queensland Railways 2130 class

Queensland Railways 2130 class
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm Serial number 74-781 to 74-791 Model Electro-Motive Diesel GL26AC Build date 1974-1975 Total produced 11 Rebuild date 2005-2007 Number rebuilt 11
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Length 18.04 metres Loco weight 97.5 tonnes Fuel type Diesel Fuel capacity 7,273 litres Prime mover Electro-Motive Diesel 645E Aspiration Roots blower Generator Electro-Motive Diesel AR10 Traction motors Electro-Motive Diesel D29 Cylinders V16 Loco brake Dynamic
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h Power output 1491 kW
Career Operators Queensland Railways Number in class 11 Numbers 2130-2140 First run July 1974 Current owner Aurizon Disposition 11 in service as 2250 class

The 2130 class was a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways in 1974–1975.

History

The 2130 class were an evolution of the 2141 class. They differed by having a flatter roofline to give better clearance when operating under wires. They were financed by the developers of the Saraji coal mine.

Between 2005 and 2007, all were rebuilt as 2250 class locomotives.