QR National 5000 class

The 5000 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by United Group Rail, Broadmeadow for QR National between 2005 and 2007.

QR National 5000 class
5002 + 5025 Pothana Lane, 2016
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder UGL Rail, Broadmeadow Model General Electric C40aci Build date 2005–2007
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) Length 20.83 m (68 ft 4 in) Width 2.94 m (9 ft 8 in) Height 4.25 m (13 ft 11 in) Loco weight 176 tonnes Fuel type Diesel Fuel capacity 9,900 L (2,200 imp gal) Prime mover GE 7FDL-16 Alternator GE GMG192 Traction motors GE 5GEB13 Cylinders 16
Career Operators QR National Number in class 12 Numbers 5001–5012 First run May 2005 Current owner Aurizon Disposition 12 in service

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]

References

1. Annual Report June 2005 United Group Limited
2. Oberg, Leon (2007), Locomotives of Australia, 1854 to 2007 (4th ed.), Rosenberg Publishing, pp. 434–435, ISBN 978-1-877058-54-7
3. Clark, Peter (2012). An Australian Locomotive Guide. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 280. ISBN 9781921719554.
4. UGL Rail/GE 5000 Class Queensland's Rail Interest Group
5. 5000 Class Railpage
6. 5000 Class Vicsig