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BRM class

The BRM class is a diesel electric locomotive designed and built in-house by Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Australia. It is a copy of the VL class built by Avteq for Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia. Features include Wabtec Fastbrake and QES3 traction control.

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BRM class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-Electric
BuilderSouthern Shorthaul Railroad, Bendigo Workshops
ModelGT26C
Build date2012–2013
Total produced2
Specifications
Configuration:
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Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Length17.37 metres
Width2.96 metres
Height4.36 metres
Loco weight132 tonnes (291,000 lb)
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3C
AlternatorElectro-Motive Division 710
Traction motorsElectro-Motive Division D78
Performance figures
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Career
OperatorsSouthern Shorthaul Railroad
ClassBRM
Number in class2
NumbersBRM001-BRM002
Delivered2012–2013
First run2012
Current ownerSouthern Shorthaul Railroad
Disposition2 in service

The BRM class is a diesel electric locomotive designed and built in-house by Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Australia. It is a copy of the VL class built by Avteq for Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia. Features include Wabtec Fastbrake and QES3 traction control.12

References

References

  1. "Southern Shorthaul Railroad – Wagon and Locomotive Manufacture, Maintenance and Operations". Railway Technology. 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
  2. "Feature Vehicle: The Consolidated Rail Leasing BRM Class locomotives" Railway Digest June 2013 page 44
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