QE Class

Road numbers:

QE001–012 (not all in service yet)

Operator:

Qube Logistics

Gauge:

1435 mm

Year of entry into service:

2024

Number built:

12

Model:

GT46C-ACe Gen III

Manufacturer:

Progress Rail

Manufacturing location:

Muncie, Indiana, USA

Engine:

EMD 710G3C-T3

Traction power:

3207 kW

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

Weight:

134.0 t

Length:

22.0 m

Qube Logistics ordered twelve QE Class locomotives to support their expanding freight services. They were built by Progress Rail in the United States using the GT46C-ACe model that has been used by numerous other freight operators in Australia for their locomotive fleets. Commencing service in 2024, they are the newest locomotives in operation with Qube Logistics.