New South Wales 421 class locomotive
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 421 locomotive in Interail livery |
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| Power type | Diesel-electric |
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| Builder | Clyde Engineering, Granville, NSW |
| Serial number | 65-468, 66-469 to 66-477 |
| Model | EMD AJ16C |
| Build date | 1965–1966 |
| Total production | 10 |
| UIC classification | Co'-Co' |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) |
| Length | 18.91 m (62 ft 0 in) |
| Locomotive weight | 110 t (240,000 lb) |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-567C |
| Generator | EMD D32F |
| Traction motors | EMD D67 (6 off) |
| Top speed | 115 km/h (71 mph) |
| Power output | 1455 kW (1950 hp) |
| Number | 42101–42110 |
| Disposition | 5 in service with Interail 2 preserved 3 scrapped |
The 421 class was built in between 1965 and 1966 by the Clyde Engineering in Granville, New South Wales. These mainline locomotives were a follow on from the 42 class units, which had one cab only. The locomotives retained the classic "bulldog nose" as with the other Clyde built locomotives, i.e. GM, S and 42 classes.
The locomotives had a EMD 16-567C engine producing 1,455 kilowatts (1,951 hp), with an EMD D32F generator and EMD D67 traction motors. The 421 class can achieve a top speed of 115 km/h. They ride on Co-Co bogies and operate on standard gauge. They are 18.91 m long and weigh 110 tonnes.
Five locomotives were bought by Northern Rivers Railroad, which was then sold to Queensland Rail subsidiary Interail. Other units saved were 42101 which is preserved at the Goulburn Roundhouse Heritage Centre (private), while 42102 is preserved at the Dorrigo Steam Railway and Museum.
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[edit] References
- John Cleverdon. Locopage: SRA 421 class. Retrieved on 2008-04-10.
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