© trainspo.comClyde Engineering AT26C-2M
Built by Clyde Engineering
Overview of the Clyde Engineering AT26C-2M
Discover the robust AT26C-2M diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for heavy-duty rail operations.
With a formidable 2460 kW power output and a top speed of 130 km/h, this locomotive is engineered for efficiency and reliability on standard gauge tracks.
Built by Clyde Engineering between 1970 and 1972, and later refurbished by MKA in 1993, the AT26C-2M boasts a substantial weight of 129 tonnes and a length of 19.58 meters, featuring a Co'Co' axle configuration for exceptional traction.
It has served with distinguished operators such as Australian Railroad Group, QR National, and Southern Shorthaul Railroad, underscoring its versatility and enduring performance in Australian rail networks.
Clyde Engineering AT26C-2M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | AT26 | |
| Built by | Clyde Engineering · 1970–197217 units | |
| Refurbished | MKA 1993 (7) | |
| Top speed | 130 km/h81 mph | |
| Power output | 2,460 kW3,299 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 19.58 m64 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 129 t284,396 lb |
Operators of the Clyde Engineering AT26C-2M
Railway companies that have operated the AT26C-2M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Railroad Group | ARG CLF | Australia |
| QR National | QRN CLF | Australia |
| Southern Shorthaul Railroad | SSR CLF | Australia |
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