Railways and Tramways of Australia

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.