Pacific National PN002 & Queensland Rail 4046 under construction at EDi Rail, Maryborough in November 2004
Type and origin
Power type
Diesel-electric
Builder
EDi Rail, Maryborough
Model
EMD GT42CU AC
Build date
1999–2005
Total produced
62
Specifications
Configuration:
• UIC
Co'Co'
Gauge
1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Length
20.8 m (68 ft 3 in)
Width
2.85 m (9 ft 4 in)
Height
3.87 m (12 ft 8 in)
Loco weight
120 t (120 long tons; 130 short tons)
Fuel type
Diesel
Prime mover
EMD 12N-710G3B-ES
Engine type
V12 Diesel engine
Alternator
EMD TA12-QBE/CA7C (4000 class)
Traction motors
Siemens 1TB 2622
Cylinders
12
Cylinder size
11.63 L (710 cu in)
Loco brake
Dynamic
Train brakes
NYAB/Knorr CCB II
Performance figures
Maximum speed
100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output
2,460 kW (3,300 hp)
Tractive effort
460 kN (100,000 lbf)
Career
Operators
Pacific National Queensland Rail
Number in class
62
Numbers
4001–4049 PN001–PN013
Delivered
23 October 1999
Current owner
Aurizon Pacific National
Disposition
61 in service, 1 scrapped
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