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QR National 5000 class |
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5002 + 5025 Pothana Lane, 2016 |
Type and origin |
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Power type | Diesel-electric |
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Builder | UGL Rail, Broadmeadow |
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Model | C40aci |
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Build date | 2005-07 |
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Operators | QR National |
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Number in class | 12 |
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Numbers | 5001-5012 |
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First run | May 2005 |
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Current owner | Aurizon |
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Disposition | 12 in service |
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The 5000 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by United Group Rail, Broadmeadow for QR National between 2005 and 2007.
History
In 2004 QR National ordered twelve 5000 class locomotives from United Group Rail. They were a heavy haulage version of the NR class and were purchased to haul coal trains from Mount Arthur mine, Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
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