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Downer EDi Rail GT42CU AC and GT42CU ACe
Queensland Rail ordered cape gauge freight locomotives of the type GT42CU AC still from Clyde Engineering, which were equipped with licensed technology from EMD. They were finally delivered after the takeover from EDi...
General
| Property | Downer EDi Rail GT42CU AC and GT42CU ACe GT42CU AC |
|---|---|
| Built | 1999-2005 |
| Manufacturers | EDi Rail |
| Wheel arrangement | C-C |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Downer EDi Rail GT42CU AC and GT42CU ACe GT42CU AC |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.80 m |
| Service weight | 120 t |
| Adhesive weight | 120 t |
| Axle load | 20 t |
Power plant
| Property | Downer EDi Rail GT42CU AC and GT42CU ACe GT42CU AC |
|---|---|
| Engine | EMD 12-710G3B-ES2 |
| Engine type | V12 diesel |
Power
| Property | Downer EDi Rail GT42CU AC and GT42CU ACe GT42CU AC |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-electric |
| Indicated power | 2,460 kW (3,345 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
| Starting effort | 460.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Downer EDi Rail GT42CU AC and GT42CU ACe GT42CU AC |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 2.56 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 20.5 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
