English Electric Z class

Built by English Electric

Power output

1,400 kW

1,877 hp

Weight

98 t

216,053 lb

Length

16.8 m

55 ft 1 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1972–1973

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the English Electric Z class

Discover the Z-class diesel locomotive, a powerful piece of Australian railway history.

Built by English Electric between 1972 and 1973, this formidable machine served the Tasmanian Railway as the TasRail Z.

Featuring a 1067 mm gauge, a substantial length of 16.8 meters, and a weight of 98 tonnes, the Z-class embodies reliability and robust performance on the tracks.

Its Co'Co' wheel configuration and a powerful 1400 kW output made it a capable workhorse on the Tasmanian rail network.

English Electric Z class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	English Electric · 1972–1973
Power output	1,400 kW1,877 hp	1,877 hp
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	16.8 m55 ft 1 in	55 ft 1 in
Weight	98 t216,053 lb	216,053 lb