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Clyde/GM X Class

As of the 1st December 2004, Two ex-Freight Australia/Pacific National X class locomotives have been transferred to QRNational ownership for operations on the Brisbane to Melbourne corridor.

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Technical Details
Model NumberG26C
BuilderClyde Engineering, Rosewater
Locomotive NumbersX53-X54
Number in Class2
Introduced2004
GaugeStandard Gauge (1,435mm or 4' 8½")
AxlesOº-Oº-Oº Oº-Oº-Oº
Co-Co
Length18.53m
Mass116t
EngineEMD 16-645E
Generator/AlternatorEMD AR10-E1-D14
Traction MotorsEMD D77
Power1650kW / 2200HP
Starting Tractive Effort285kN @ 30% adhesion
Continuous Tractive Effort239kN @ 17km/h
Speed133km/h (83mph)
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