Progress Rail GT38CU-3

The Progress Rail GT38CU-3 is a model of locomotive made for Queensland, Australia operators. They are rebuilt from older engines manufactured by Clyde Engineering (now Downer Rail), some of which have been rebuilt previously.

Progress Rail GT38CU-3
Aurizon 2701 at Redbank
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderRedbank Railway Workshops
ModelElectro-Motive Diesel GT38CU-3
Build date2019-present
Total produced7
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Length18.04 m (59 ft 2 in)
Loco weight94.5 t (93.0 long tons; 104.2 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity7,300 L (1,600 imp gal; 1,900 US gal)
Prime moverElectro-Motive Diesel 710G3B-EC
AspirationTurbocharged
GeneratorElectro-Motive Diesel AR6G-D14CA5
Traction motorsElectro-Motive Diesel D31
Cylinders8
Cylinder size710 in3 (11,600 cm3)
Loco brakeAir
Train brakesAir
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output1,641 kW (2,201 hp) gross
1,492 kW (2,001 hp) traction
Tractive effortMaximum: 300 kN (67,000 lbf)
Continuous: 270 kN (61,000 lbf) at 11.5 km/h (7.1 mph)
Career
OperatorsAurizon, Progress Rail
Class2700 (Aurizon), PRA (Progress Rail)
Number in class6 (2700), 1 (PRA)
Numbers2701-2706, PRA001
Official nameSuper Clyde
First run2019
Disposition4 in service, 3 under construction
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