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Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) |
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Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) owns nearly 5,000 kilometres of track in South Australia and the Northern Territory, including the 2,200-km Tarcoola-to-Darwin railway. GWA has more than 400 employees, 95 locomotives and 950 active wagons. It is part of the international group of Genesee & Wyoming (G&W), which owns or leases 120 freight railroads worldwide that are organized in 11 operating regions with 7,500 employees and more than 2,500 customers. |
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9/22/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:30 AM |
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Darwin, NT |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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GWA ALF24(UNKNOWN) |
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Genesee & Wyoming Australia (GWA) |
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The AL class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Rosewater for Australian National in 1976/77. In November 1997, the AL class were sold to Australian Southern Railroad with Australian National's remaining freight operations. With the splitting up of the Australian Railroad Group in June 2006, one went to QR National and seven to Genesee & Wyoming Australia. In 2004 they began to operate to Darwin following this standard gauge line opening. |
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9/22/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:24 AM |
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Darwin, NT |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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GWA ALF24(UNKNOWN) |
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Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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Safety became a different issue with the privatisation, company wide campaigns like "Eyes on the Street" are all over the fleet. In picture two 1500 hp / 1103 kW class 2400 Co-Co narrow gauge diesel-electric., built 1977 and later modified. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:04 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DFZ2401(UNKNOWN) |
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Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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The 2300 class are former 1550 and 2400, 2450 and 2470 class locomotives that were rebuilt between 1997 and 2002. The rebuilds included new cabs, Dash 2 electronics and the replacement of the roots blower supercharger with a turbocharger. In 2007 seven were allocated to Queensland Rail's Australian Railroad Group subsidiary and transferred to Western Australia as the DFZ class. Powered by a EMD 12-645E3C the DFZ class reaches 100kph / 60mph. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:07 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DFZ2401(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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Another DFZ class parked at Forrestfield next to Perth Airport. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:09 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DFZ2405(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Westrail/Australian Railroad Group |
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The GT46C is a model of diesel electric locomotive designed and built by Clyde Engineering using Electro-Motive Diesel components. Entering service from 1997 for a number of Australian rail freight operators, those built for Westrail are known as the Q class. All 24 units were included in the sale of Westrail to Australian Railroad Group in December 2000 and again to QR National in June 2006. Power output is 3,100 kW / 4,200 hp and speed is 115 kph / 71 mph. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:13 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN Q4011(UNKNOWN) |
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Aurizon - ex Westrail/Australian Railroad Group/QR National |
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Five D class were ordered by the Western Australian Government Railways to haul bauxite services. These were followed by seven DA class locomotives. These differed in not having dynamic brakes and were 12 tonnes lighter. They went from Westrail to Australian Railroad Group and later eight passed to QR National with the Western Australian operations. In January 2015 the DAZ1902, DAZ1903, DAZ1904, DAZ1905 and DAZ1906 were exported to South Africa. They were part of a total of 23 locomotives of various Class / Types (all diesel), that arrived in Durban, South Africa, from Fremantle in Western Australia aboard the “Fairlift”. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:15 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DAZ1901(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Westrail/Australian Railroad Group |
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DBZ 2306 is named "Shire of Dardanup", a local government area in the South West region of Western Australia, immediately to the east and southeast of the city of Bunbury.The DB class is a class of diesel-electric locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Rosewater, for Westrail in 1982/83. In June 2006, all were included in the sale of Australian Railroad Group's Western Australian operation to QR National. Between 2006 and 2012, all were equipped with ZTR engine control equipment. A change in policy saw letter classifications reintroduced, with the class again becoming the DB class. Upon being fitted with ZTR equipment, they were reclassified as DBZs. The Co-Co narrow gauge DBZ have a fuel capacity of 6,000 l / 1,585 US gal. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:18 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DBZ2306(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex QR National |
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DFZ 2403 crossed the continent and is now in operation in Western Australia. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:29:57 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DFZ2403(UNKNOWN) |
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151 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex QR National |
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DFZ 2403, built as 79-922 by QR - Redbank Workshops, was renumbered from 2361. |
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9/29/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:01 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DFZ2403(UNKNOWN) |
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GBH Group |
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The CBH Group (commonly known as CBH, an acronym for Co-operative Bulk Handling), is a grain growers' cooperative that handles, markets and processes grain from the wheatbelt of Western Australia. CBH has a permanent staff of around 1,000. The CBH class is a class of diesel-electric freight locomotives designed and manufactured in the United States by MotivePower in Boise, Idaho. In the second production batch six units in the CBH class are designated as type MP33CN, with road numbers CBH012 to CBH017. They have a more powerful Cummins V-18 QSK78 prime mover rated at 2,460 kW / 3,300 hp, but are otherwise identical to the first batch MP27CNs. |
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10/5/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:27 AM |
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Albany, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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GBH MP33CN013(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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Further development of the D class family for WAGR/Westrail. Hood type with low short hood. 16-645E engine rated at 2200 flywheel bhp delivering 2000hp into AR6 alternator for traction (AR6 to be confirmed). Used on bulk woodchip traffic Manjimup - Bunbury. Originally numbered DB1581-1592. Renumbered by ARG to DB2301-2312. As locos were fitted with ZTE traction controls, they were reclassified DBZ. (railpage.com.au) |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:19 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DBZ2304(UNKNOWN) |
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213 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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The Westrail DB class is a class of diesel-electric locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Rosewater, for Westrail in 1982/83, which became ARG Australian Railroad Group in December 2000. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:23 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DBZ2310(UNKNOWN) |
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192 Comments: 1 |
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Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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The P class is a hood type Goninan-GE locomotive fitted with a low, full width short hood. They are equipped with a GE 7FDL-12 engine developing 2682 flywheel bhp 2000kw and delivering 2450hp 1830kW into their GE GMG191A1 main alternator. Six GE 761 F1 traction motors are fitted. They have control stations that equip them to be driven in either direction. (railpage.com.au) |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:26 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN P2510(UNKNOWN) |
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160 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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The L Class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Granville and Eagle Farm for the Western Australian Government Railways between 1967 and 1973. The 3110 is serial number 68-552 and was built Aug 1968. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:31 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN L3110(UNKNOWN) |
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208 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex Australian Railroad Group |
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The Q-class is powered by an EMD 16-710G3B-ES engine rated at 4200 flywheel bhp and supplying 4000hp (2980kW) into the EMD AR-11 CA7 alternator for traction. Six DC traction motors of model EMD D87BTRL are fitted.They were originally numbered Q301-319. ARG renumbered them Q4001-4019. (railpage.com.au) |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:35 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN Q4006(UNKNOWN) |
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226 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex QR National |
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The 422 class are a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Granville for the New South Wales Government Railways in 1969/70. The 422 class were the first Australian locomotives built with non-streamlined dual cab bodies. Total built 20. With the splitting up of Australian Railroad Group, 11 passed to Aurizon in February 2006. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:44 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DC2205(UNKNOWN) |
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196 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex QR National |
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Ex NSW 42215 was serial number 69-670 and was built 1969. It ended up with Aurizon, were it is operational in WA. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:47 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DC2213(UNKNOWN) |
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182 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Aurizon - ex QR National |
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Built by QR - Redbank Workshops, it is operated by Aurizon on narrow gauge 3ft 6in (1067mm) in WA. Aurizon is Australia’s leading bulk freight specialist with an extensive fleet of locomotives and wagons. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:12 AM |
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Forrestfield - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN DFZ2402(UNKNOWN) |
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168 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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The NR class (at right) are a Co-Co class of diesel locomotive built by A Goninan & Co for National Rail between 1996 and 1998. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:22 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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PNA NR47(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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NR47 is leaving Kewdale yard with a mixed freight. Before PNA the NR47 was operated by National Rail Corporation. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:28 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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PNA NR47(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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Full house at the entry of Kewdale yard at Perth. Pacific National is one of Australia's largest private rail freight businesses. Originally a joint venture between Patrick Corporation and Toll Holdings; it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Asciano Limited following the restructure of Toll Holdings. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:32 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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PNA NR60(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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NR76 was built by United Goninan - Bassendean, WA. It runs on standard gauge 4' 8.5" (1435mm). The CoCo NR Class introduced many new features. These were the first locomotives in Australia to have "variable horsepower", which meant that the power output of the engine had three different settings, making the NR class the most fuel-efficient locomotives in Australia. They have GE 7FDL-16 engines, with power levels of 2,850 hp (2,130 kW), 3,560 hp (2,650 kW) or 4,020 hp (3,000 kW). |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:36 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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PNA NR76(CV40-9i) |
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157 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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Eighty 81 class locomotives were built by Clyde Engineering, Kelso between September 1982 and February 1986. They have a EMD 16-645E3B turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine as prime mover. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:39 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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PN 8121(UNKNOWN) |
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120 Comments: 1 |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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Fresh out of the paintshop the 8121 waits for a new assigment at Kewdale yard. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:51 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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PN 8121(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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For long distance traffic, the engineers have a crew coach car, here RZAY985, behind their engines. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:03:05 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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| Title: |
Pacific National |
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RZAY985: Stainless steel car, air conditioned, first class roomette sleeping car built by "Commonwealth Engineering". Contract No. 3391-1972. 1997 it was converted to a crew car (comrails.com). |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/15/2015 4:02:13 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Western Australian Government Railways |
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In 1968 Comeng, Granville were awarded a contract to build built five WCA power cars and three WCE non-powered trailers. The WCAs had a crew compartment at both ends, the WCEs at one end. The WAGR WCA class railcars and WCE class trailers were built by Comeng, Granville for the Western Australian Government Railways in 1971 to operate the new Prospector service between East Perth and Kalgoorlie. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/22/2015 4:09:02 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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WAGR WCA(UNKNOWN) |
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130 Comments: 0 |
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| Title: |
Transwa / Western Australia |
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The first new WCA entered service on 28 June 2004. Power is provided by Cummins engines. The new railcars are capable of 200 kph / 120 mph, but track conditions restrict their top speed to 160 kph / 99 mph. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/22/2015 4:09:05 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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TRANSWA WCA(UNKNOWN) |
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107 Comments: 1 |
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Transwa / Western Australia |
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The Transwa WDA/WDB/WDC class railcars were built by United Goninan, Broadmeadow for Transwa in 2004/05 to replace the WAGR WCA/WCE class railcars on the AvonLink and Prospector services. |
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10/13/2015 Upload Date: 12/22/2015 4:07:13 PM |
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Kewdale - Perth, WAU |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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TRANSWA WCA(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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1734 and 1771 pulling up a tourist train to Kuranda. 20 members of the 1720 class are overhauled which will include the fitting of a larger cab, fitting of a DTC computer for safeworking and an engine overhaul. The 1771D was the first to be dedicated to Cairns-Kuranda service in its bright new aboriginal livery with snakes. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:47:50 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 1734(UNKNOWN) QR 1771(UNKNOWN) |
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Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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Kuranda is the final station, therefore the 1734 had to change to the other side of the train for the downhill run. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:47:53 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 1734(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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A total of 56 class 1720 locomotives were built with the last unit entering service by the end of 1969. Each unit was numbered consecutively from 1720 through to 1775. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:47:55 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 1734(UNKNOWN) |
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Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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The 1720 class was introduced into service in 1966. The 1720s are an upgraded model of the 1700s. They were the first locos in Australia to be fitted with the new (at the time) 8 cylinder EMD 645E engines. A number of new features were included, such as hydrostatically operated louvres for cooling, a switch to enable high acceleration for suburban train duties and such. The 1764 was the first unit with a modified driver cabin and an overhauled motor (railpage.com.au) |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:48:12 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 1764(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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The tourist train of Kuranda Scenic Railway is a narrow gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) line. The boarding station at Freshwater includes two cars, used as restaurant and souvenir shop. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:47:58 AM |
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Freshwater, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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The class 1720 locomotive is relatively lightweight, a total of approximately 60 ton with an approximate 10-ton axle load. This allowed QR to operate them on lightweight branch line or suburban passenger train services. A 745 kW/1000 hp is generated by the units' diesel engine, Model 8- 645E. It is a two-stroke V8 General Motors Engine that has solid fuel injection with blower scavenging. The engine operates at speeds from 315 rpm to 900 rpm. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:48:01 AM |
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Freshwater, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 1734(UNKNOWN) |
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| Title: |
Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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At Kuranda station. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:48:04 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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| Title: |
Kuranda Scenic Railway |
| Description: |
Wonderful plants everywhere at platform 1. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:48:07 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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The station master seems to have a green thumb. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:47:44 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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Kuranda Scenic Railway |
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The Kuranda station almost overgrown by plants and trees. |
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10/17/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:48:10 AM |
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Kuranda, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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| Title: |
QueenslandRail |
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Late evening at Portsmith with two 1720 Class Diesel Electric Locomotive. This class was introduced to traffic in October 1966 and was built by Clyde Engineering Company under license from General Motors USA and subcontracted to Commonwealth Engineering in Brisbane. |
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10/23/2015 Upload Date: 12/16/2015 4:47:48 AM |
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Portsmith, QLD |
| Author: |
Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 1732(UNKNOWN) |
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Aurizon - ex QR National |
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The 2800 are a class of diesel locomotives built by A Goninan & Co, Townsville for Queensland Rail between 1995 and 1998. The initial order of Queensland Rail was for 40 which later was increased to 50 units. |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/18/2015 5:30:21 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN 2845(UNKNOWN) |
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Pacific National Queensland |
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Built by EDI Rail - Maryborough, Queensland 2004, this narrow gauge Co-Co PN-class has a weight of 120 t and a tractive effort of 460 kN / 2,460 kW (3,300 hp). 12 units were built, all operated by PNQ. |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:57:42 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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PNQ PN008(UNKNOWN) |
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Queensland Rail |
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The interurban multiple unit (IMU) is a class of electric multiple units manufactured by Walkers Limited/Downer EDI Rail, Maryborough for Queensland Rail's Citytrain division between 1996 and 2011. Ten units were ordered of the IMU100 class in two batches 1993 and 1995. |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:58:16 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR IMU106(UNKNOWN) |
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Queensland Rail |
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More than 50 million customer journeys on the Citytrain network (south-east Queensland) per year. On 28 May 2007, the first of the class IMU160 entered service |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:58:21 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR IMU175(UNKNOWN) |
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Queensland Rail |
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The SMU200 series were introduced in 1994 due to a rollingstock shortage after an increase in Citytrain services. Twelve were built by Walkers Limited, Maryborough with electrical equipment supplied by ABB. The trains are numbered SMU201-SMU212. All have driving cabs at both ends. |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:57:57 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR SMU202(UNKNOWN) |
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Queensland Rail |
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Bundaberg to Brisbane tilt train was replaced by a standard coach and a spare class 2150 unit. The class 2150 purchased by Queensland Rail for coal haulage in Central Queensland, the 2150 Class were made surplus by electrification. Modified for Driver Only Operation, they were cascaded into general freight service (railpage.com.au). |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:57:45 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 2163(UNKNOWN) |
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Queensland Rail |
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Another tilt train replacement, as the original train was on maintenance: QR 2195 (class 2170) leads the Brisbane - Rockhampton northbound service today. |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:57:48 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 2195(UNKNOWN) |
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Queensland Rail |
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Enjoying the upcoming summer season, the engineer on the wheel of QR 2195 to Rockhampton. |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:57:51 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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QR 2195(UNKNOWN) |
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Aurizon - ex QR National |
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The 2470 class was a class of diesel locomotives built by Clyde Engineering, Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways between 1980 and 1983. The total production run was for 38 units. They have 12 cylinder Electro-Motive Diesel D29 with a power output of 1,119 kW (1,501 hp). |
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10/26/2015 Upload Date: 12/17/2015 5:57:54 AM |
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Carseldine - Brisbane, QLD |
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Peider SwissTrip |
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ACN 2478H(UNKNOWN) |
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