© trainspo.comClyde Engineering GT22C-3M
Built by Clyde Engineering
Overview of the Clyde Engineering GT22C-3M
Discover the robust GT22C-3M diesel locomotive, a powerful workhorse designed for efficiency and reliability. This impressive unit boasts a distinctive Co'Co' axle arrangement, contributing to its stable and effective performance across various rail networks.
Built by Clyde Engineering, the GT22C-3M is a testament to enduring engineering, with many units refurbished by QR between 2005 and 2009 to ensure continued operational excellence. Its substantial 110-tonne weight and 17.04-meter length underscore its capacity for heavy-duty service.
Serving primarily in Australia under QR National as the QRN 2250 class, this locomotive operates on a 1067 mm gauge, making it a key player in the Australian rail infrastructure. The GT22C-3M embodies a blend of seasoned design and modern upkeep, ready to meet the demands of freight transportation.
Clyde Engineering GT22C-3M technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | GT22 | |
| Built by | Clyde Engineering | |
| Refurbished | QR 2005 - 2009 | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 17.04 m55 ft 11 in | |
| Weight | 110 t242,508 lb |
Operators of the Clyde Engineering GT22C-3M
Railway companies that have operated the GT22C-3M, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| QR National | QRN 2250 | Australia |
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