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QR National 5020 class

Aurizon 5020 class
Aurizon 5020 Class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderUGL Rail, Chullora
ModelGeneral Electric C44acHi
Build date2010–2024
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length20.83 m (68 ft 4 in)
Width2.94 m (9 ft 8 in)
Height4.25 m (13 ft 11 in)
Loco weight180 tonnes
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverGE 7FDL-16
AspirationTurbocharged
AlternatorGE GMG192
Traction motorsGE 5GEB13
Cylinders16
Performance figures
Power output3,400 kW (4,500 hp)
Career
OperatorsAurizon
Number in class25
Numbers5021–5045
First run2010
Last run2024
Current ownerAurizon
Disposition25 in service

The 5020 class are a class of diesel locomotive built by UGL Rail, Chullora for Aurizon in 2010-2024.

History

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In February 2010, Aurizon ordered nineteen 5020 class locomotives to haul coal trains in the Hunter Valley. They are a heavy haul variant of the UGL Rail C44aci, with C44aci models being a medium weight, power improved version of the heavy haul UGL-GE C40aci Aurizon 5000 class.[1][2][3][4]

References

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  1. ^ UGL wins $126 QR Coal rolling stock deal Archived February 22, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Rail Express 2 February 2010
  2. ^ Clark, Peter (2012). An Australian Locomotive Guide. Rosenberg Publishing. p. 286. ISBN 9781921719554.
  3. ^ 5020 Class Railpage
  4. ^ Annual Report June 2011 Archived February 23, 2014, at the Wayback Machine QR National
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QR National 5020 class
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