Comalco GT26C Class
Road numbers:
L277, LZ3120
Operator:
Aurizon (LZ3120); Southern Shorthaul Railroad (L277)
Gauge:
1435 mm
Year of entry into service:
1972
Number built:
2
Model:
GT26C
Manufacturer:
Clyde Engineering
Manufacturing location:
Granville, NSW
Engine:
EMD 645E3
Traction power:
2237 kW
Wheel arrangement:
Co-Co
Weight:
137.0 t
Length:
19.4 m
Comalco obtained two locomotives, numbered R1001 and R1002, for use at Weipa in Far North Queensland. They were based on the Western Australian L Class. Both units were later sold, with R1001 being renumbered L277 and used in New South Wales, while R1002 was renumbered as Lw276 and then LZ3120, and used in Western Australia.