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Queensland Railways 2100 Class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-Electric
DesignerEMD
BuilderClyde Engineering
Serial number711 - 722 and 740 - 751
ModelGL26C
Build date1970 - 1972
Number rebuilt24
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo'Co' (Co-Co)
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Bogies2 x HI-AD Cast Steel
Wheel diameter1,016 mm (40.0 in)
Minimum curve80.47 m (264 ftin)
Wheelbase13.665 m (44 ft 10.0 in)
Length18.059 m (59 ft 3.0 in)
Width2.769 m (9 ft 1.0 in)
Height3.848 m (12 ft 7.5 in)
Axle load16,260 kg (16.00 long tons)
Loco weight97,540 kg (96.00 long tons) average
Fuel typeFuel oil
Fuel capacity7,273 litres (1,921 US gallons)
Lubricant cap.755 litres (199 US gallons)
Coolant cap.795 litres (210 US gallons)
Prime moverGM 16-645E 2 stroke V16
RPM range315 rpm idle
900 rpm maximum
Engine typeDiesel
GeneratorD32B-D14
Traction motorsSix D29
Gear ratio63/14 gear ratio
Loco brakeType 26L
Train brakesAir Brakes
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Tractive effort286.91 kN (64,500 lbf) at 30%
226.06 kN (50,820 lbf) continuous
at 18.5 km/h (11.5 mph)
Career
OperatorsQueensland Railways
QR
QR National
Class2100
Number in class125
Official name2100 Class
Axle load class16.26 ton
LocaleQueensland
DeliveredDecember 1970 to February 1973
First run8 December 1970
Current ownerQR National

Manufacturer

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Service History

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2100 Class
2100 Class No. Builder's No. Entered Service Exited Service
2100 70-711 8 Dec 1970 In Service
2101 70-712 23 Dec 1970
2102 70-713 22 Jan 1971
2103 70-714 9 Feb 1971
2104 70-715 17 Mar 1971
2105 70-716 6 Apr 1971
2106 71-717 30 Apr 1971
2107 71-718 24 May 1971
2108 71-719 15 Jun 1971
2109 71-720 28 Jun 1971
2110 71-721 18 Aug 1971
2111 71-722 24 Sep 1971
2112 72-740 10 Apr 1972
2113 72-741 8 May 1972
2114 72-742 13 Jun 1972
2115 72-743 27 Jun 1972
2116 72-744 18 Jul 1972
2117 72-745 4 Aug 1972
2118 72-746 31 Aug 1972
2119 72-747 11 Oct 1972
2120 72-748 14 Nov 1972
2121 72-749 19 Dec 1972
2122 72-750 5 Jan 1973
2123 72-751 5 Feb 1973 In Service


Preservation

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References

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Chief Management Accountant (1997). Locomotive History As At 30 June 1997. Queensland Rail.

Clyde Engineering Company (1990). Operating Manual, Queensland Railways 2100 Class Locomotives. Government Printer.