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Diesel locomotive

Clyde Engineering GL26C-2

Built by Clyde Engineering, GM

Top speed
80 km/h
50 mph
Power output
1,491 kW
1,999 hp
Weight
98 t
216,053 lb
Length
18.04 m
59 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Clyde Engineering GL26C-2

Discover the powerful GL26C-2 diesel locomotive, a robust workhorse utilized in Australia by QR National.

Built by Clyde Engineering and GM, this locomotive boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and is designed for efficiency and reliability.

With a track gauge of 1067 mm and a length of 18.04 meters, it's well-suited for various rail operations.

Featuring a Co'Co' axle arrangement and an impressive power output of 1491 kW, the GL26C-2 is a capable machine.

Originally developed from the GL26 series, you'll find this locomotive operating under the QRN 2100 and QRN 2170 classes.

Clyde Engineering GL26C-2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesGL26
Built byClyde Engineering, GM
Top speed80 km/h50 mph
Power output1,491 kW1,999 hp
Tractive effort286 kN64,295 lbf
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.04 m59 ft 2 in
Weight98 t216,053 lb
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Operators of the Clyde Engineering GL26C-2

Railway companies that have operated the GL26C-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
QR NationalQRN 2100Australia
QR NationalQRN 2170Australia

Clyde Engineering GL26C-2 photos

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