Comalco GT26C Class

 

Road numbers:

L277, LZ3120

 

Operator:

Aurizon (LZ3120); Australian LocoLease (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 for lease in New South Wales, while R1002 was renumbered as Lw276 and then LZ3120, and used in Western Australia.

 

 

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