Clyde Engineering G8C

Built by Clyde Engineering

Top speed

124 km/h

77 mph

Weight

81 t

178,574 lb

Length

15.37 m

50 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1964

18 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the Clyde Engineering G8C

Discover the G8C diesel locomotive, a powerful railway machine built by Clyde Engineering between 1960 and 1964. With a top speed of 124 km/h, this 1435 mm standard gauge locomotive is a notable example of engineering.

The G8C features a Co'Co' axle configuration, measuring 15.37 meters in length, 2.79 meters in width, and 4.19 meters in height, weighing 81 tons.

This locomotive has served various railway companies in Australia, including Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC 49), Consolidated Rail Leasing (CRL 49), Lachlan Valley Railway (LVR 49), Manildra Group (MG 49), and Southern Shorthaul Railroad (SSR 49).

Explore the robustness and history of the G8C diesel locomotive.

Clyde Engineering G8C technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Clyde Engineering · 1960–196418 units
Top speed	124 km/h77 mph	77 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	15.37 m50 ft 5 in	50 ft 5 in
Width	2.79 m9 ft 2 in	9 ft 2 in
Height	4.19 m13 ft 9 in	13 ft 9 in
Weight	81 t178,574 lb	178,574 lb

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Operators of the Clyde Engineering G8C

Railway companies that have operated the G8C, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Australian Rail Track Corporation	ARTC 49	Australia
Consolidated Rail Leasing	CRL 49	Australia
Lachlan Valley Railway	LVR 49	Australia
Manildra Group	MG 49	Australia
Southern Shorthaul Railroad	SSR 49	Australia