Comeng Queensland Railways 2000 class

Built by Comeng

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Length

17 m

55 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1956–1971

42 units

Overview of the Comeng Queensland Railways 2000 class

Discover the Queensland Railways 2000 class railcar, a versatile and iconic part of Australian railway history.

Built by Comeng between 1956 and 1971, this class features 42 robust units, each designed for efficient service.

With a 1067 mm gauge and a top speed of 80 km/h, these railcars have served with distinction on heritage lines.

You can find them operating on the Cairns Kuranda Steam Railway as the CKS 2000 and on the Zig Zag Railway as the ZZR 2000, offering unique passenger experiences.

Measuring 17 meters in length and 2.59 meters wide, these railcars are well-suited for various routes, embodying classic Australian rail engineering.

Comeng Queensland Railways 2000 class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Comeng · 1956–197142 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
Length	17 m55 ft 9 in	55 ft 9 in
Width	2.59 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in