V/Line G class

The G Class are a class of diesel locomotive built by Clyde Engineering, Rosewater and Somerton for V/Line between 1984 and 1989.

V/Line G class
Pacific National G533 in February 2007
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderClyde Engineering
Rosewater
Somerton
Serial number84-1239 to 84–1243
85-1229 to 85–1235
86/1236 to 86–1238
88-1256 to 88–1266
89-1270 to 89–1276
ModelOriginal: EMD JT26C-2SS
Rebuilt: EMD JT36C-2SS
Build date1984–1989
Total produced33
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge,
1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
BogiesTrimount type High Adhesion
Length19.82 m (65 ft 0 in)
Loco weight127 tonnes (125 long tons; 140 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity9,600 L (2,100 imp gal; 2,500 US gal)
Prime moverOriginal: EMD 16-645E3C
Rebuilt: EMD 16-645F3B
GeneratorEMD AR16A-D18
(G511-G515)
EMD AR16A-CA5
(G516-G543)
Traction motorsEMD D77
(G511-G525)
EMD D87
(G526-G543)
Performance figures
Power outputOriginal: 2,460 kW (3,300 hp)
Rebuilt: 2,830 kW (3,800 hp)
Tractive effortStarting: 337 kN (76,000 lbf)
Continuous: 311 kN (70,000 lbf) at 18 km/h (11 mph)
Career
OperatorsV/Line
Number in class33
NumbersG511-G543
First run16 October 1984
Current ownerAurizon
Linx Cargo Care Group
Pacific National
Southern Shorthaul Railroad
Qube
Rail First Asset Management
Watco Australia
Disposition29 in service, 2 scrapped, 2 Overhaul Repair
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