2300 Class Q.R. Locomotives

Numbers
2301-15, 20-23, 30-39, 46-53,55-58, 70-73, 75-80, 85-93
Type
Diesel-Electric
Introduced
1997
Builder
Clyde - QR (Retrofit)
Gauge
Narrow
Axles
Co-Co
Length
17.04 m
Weight
94.3 t
Engine
EMD 12-645E3(C)
Power
1680 kW / 2250 HP

Loco. Numbers
Model Numbers
Builder
2301 To 2393
GTL22C-AC
Clyde - Queensland Rail "Retrofit".


The 2300 class was created when Queensland rail decided to rebuild some of the 1550 and 2400 class locomotives. When this retrofit is completed there should be sixty locomotives in this class. These locomotives will be primarily used for freight movements on the main line, as there are problems associated with the turbo charger on these units when used for yard shunts.
DEL. 2308
© Photograph by H. Ballinger