Pacific National XRB class

Pacific National XRB class
XRB561 at South Dynon in June 2006
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Pacific National, South Dynon Model GT26C-3B Build date 2005/06 Total produced 3
Specifications Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Length 18.34 m (60 ft 2 in) Loco weight 124 t (273,373.2 lb) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover Electro-Motive Diesel 16-645E3C Generator Electro-Motive Diesel AR10A4 Traction motors Electro-Motive Diesel D77B, DC type
Performance figures Maximum speed 115 km/h (71 mph) Power output 2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Career Operators Pacific National Number in class 3 Numbers XRB560–XRB562 Current owner Pacific National- Rural and Bulk Disposition 3 in service

The XRB class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Pacific National in 2005/06.

History

The XRB class were built by Pacific National at their South Dynon workshops They are mechanically similar to the XR class, but are B units without driving cabs. The class are used as booster units on standard gauge interstate freight trains. Hostlers controls are fitted for moving the locomotive about yards and depots, but on the main line they must be led by a locomotive with a conventional driving cab.

Status table

Locomotive	Entered service	Livery	Gauge
XRB560	21 Dec 2005	Pacific National	Standard
XRB561	1 Jun 2006	Pacific National	Standard
XRB562		Pacific National	Standard