BRM class

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BRM class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-Electric
BuilderSouthern Shorthaul Railroad, Bendigo Workshops
ModelGT26C
Build date2012-2013
Total produced2
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Length17.37 metres
Width2.96 metres
Height4.36 metres
Loco weight132 tonnes (291,000 lb)
No. of traction motorsElectro-Motive Division D78
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3C
AlternatorElectro-Motive Division 710
Traction motorsElectro-Motive Division D78
Performance figures
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Career
OperatorsConsolidated Rail Leasing
ClassBRM
Number in class2
NumbersBRM001-BRM002
Delivered2012-2013
First run2012
Current ownerConsolidated Rail Leasing

The BRM class is a diesel electric locomotive designed and built in-house by Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Australia. It is an evolution of the VL class built by Avteq for Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia. Features include Wabtec Fastbrake and QES3 traction control.[1][2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Southern Shorthaul Railroad - Wagon and Locomotive Manufacture, Maintenance and Operations". Railway Technology. 2012.
  2. ^ "Feature Vehicle: The Consolidated Rail Leasing BRM Class locomotives" Railway Digest June 2013 page 44

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