Clyde Engineering
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Clyde Engineering was the name of part of the business now known as Downer EDI Rail. Clyde Engineering were involved in the construction of railway locomotives and rolling stock, as well as larger scale engineering projects on behalf of the governments of Australia
. Clyde Engineering also maintained and constructed aircraft, and made contributions to the first and second World Wars.
Other non rail related products:
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. Clyde Engineering also maintained and constructed aircraft, and made contributions to the first and second World Wars.
Products
- Victorian Railways X class (diesel)Victorian Railways X class (diesel)The Victorian Railways X class mainline diesel electric locomotives were built by Clyde Engineering from 1966, with a further two orders being placed in 1970 and 1975...
diesel-electric locomotive in the 1970s - EMD G8EMD G8The EMD G8 was a General Motors-built diesel locomotive of which 382 were built between 1954 and 1965 for both export and domestic use. They were built by both Electro-Motive Division in the United States and by General Motors Diesel Division in Canada for use in ten countries, being equipped to...
diesel locomotiveDiesel locomotiveA diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel...
- licensed version from GM-EMD in the 1950s and 1960s - EMD G16CEMD G16The EMD G16 is a diesel locomotive built by General Motors in the USA and under licence by Clyde Engineering in Australia and MACOSA in Spain. It has been used in Australia, Brazil, Egyptian Railways, Hong Kong, Israel Railways, Spain, Yugoslav Railways and on the successor Croatian Railways,...
diesel locomotiveDiesel locomotiveA diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel...
- licensed version from GM-EMD in the 1960s - EMD G12EMD G12The EMD G12 was a class of locomotive built by GM-EMD, and its Canadian affiliate General Motors Diesel. In addition, Australian licensee Clyde Engineering built ten locomotives for New Zealand in 1957, five for Hong Kong, 23 for Queensland, 14 for Western Australia and seven for BHP. Australian...
diesel locomotiveDiesel locomotiveA diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel...
- licensed version from GM-EMD in the 1950s - EMD G26EMD G26The G26 is a General Motors diesel-electric locomotive built in the USA by Electro-Motive Diesel for export and in Australia by Clyde Engineering under licence. The G26 was developed to increase traction capacities on the tracks which supported lesser axle loadings...
diesel-electric locomotive - licensed version from GM-EMD in the 1970s - Victorian Railways B class (diesel)
- Victorian Railways C class (diesel)Victorian Railways C class (diesel)The Victorian Railways C Class GT26C mainline diesel locomotives are a hood unit heavy freight locomotive introduced from 1977 which are mechanically identical to American EMD SD40s, and used on interstate freight services...
- 1977 - New South Wales 422 class locomotiveNew South Wales 422 class locomotiveThe 422 class diesel electric locomotive was introduced into the New South Wales rail system in 1969. Clyde Engineering of Granville, New South Wales obtained the contract to build 20 of these units....
- L-Class diesel electric locomotive
- New South Wales 81 class locomotiveNew South Wales 81 class locomotiveThe 81 class is a class of mainline diesel locomotive in the state of New South Wales. Introduced between 1982 and 1984, the 81 Class is currently the largest class of locomotive in New South Wales, and for many years has been the backbone of the fleet...
high adhesion locomotive - New South Wales 82 class locomotiveNew South Wales 82 class locomotiveThe 82 class is a class of mainline diesel locomotive introduced in 1994 in the state of New South Wales. 58 were ordered by then freight operator Freightrail which latter became FreightCorp, and were completed under a Ready Power contract, by Clyde Engineering, Mittagong, New South Wales...
- Bogies for Q Class and S Class locomotives
- V/Line G classV/Line G classThe V/Line G class are a mainline diesel electric locomotives built by Clyde Engineering from 1984, the last of 33 locomotives entering service in December 1989...
diesel-electric locomotive - AN classAN classThe AN class is a set of Australian diesel electric locomotives, ordered by the Australian National Rail Commission in 1991. Eleven in number, these "JT46C" locomotives from the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors were for use on flagship intercapital freight services...
interstate diesel-electric locomotive - BL classBL classThe BL class are an Australian diesel electric locomotives introduced to service in 1983 and built by Clyde Engineering, Rosewater, to a contract issued by Australian National. Ten were built over a period of 16 months, from March 1983 to July 1984...
diesel-electric locomotive - CL classCL classThe CL class are an Australian diesel electric locomotives ordered by the Commonwealth Railways and delivered between 1970 and 1972. Altogether, 17 units were built by Clyde Engineering, Granville to a local design using imported EMD engines and traction equipment...
diesel-electric locomotive - Lakewood Firewood Co Pty Ltd Diesel HydraulicNC classNC class locomotives were originally built for the Lakewood Firewood Company Pty Ltd and were last used in commercial service by the Commonwealth Railways and Australian National.-Description:...
- New South Wales 49 class locomotiveNew South Wales 49 class locomotiveThe 49 class were branchline diesel-electric locomotives order by and operated by the New South Wales Government Railways, similar to the 48 and 47 classes. When they were ordered from Clyde Engineering at Granville, New South Wales they were ordered in 3 batches, each of six locomotives: 4901 to...
- New South Wales 90 class locomotiveNew South Wales 90 class locomotiveThe 90 class are a class of heavy mainline diesel locomotive introduced from 1994 in the state of New South Wales. They are the heaviest locomotives on the network and are only used on Hunter Valley coal workings....
- New South Wales C32 class locomotiveNew South Wales C32 class locomotiveThe C32 class is a class of steam locomotive built for and operated by the New South Wales Government Railways of Australia.-Introduction:When the new Chief Commissioner, , took up duty in 1888, he was anxious to have additional locomotives manufactured within the Colony, and the Government sought...
steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine... - New South Wales C36 class locomotive steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
- New South Wales D50 class locomotiveNew South Wales D50 class locomotiveThe D50 class is a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotive built for and operated by the New South Wales Government Railways of Australia.-History:...
steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
or T-524 - New South Wales D53 class locomotiveNew South Wales D53 class locomotiveThe D53 class is a class of 2-8-0 steam locomotive built for and operated by the New South Wales Government Railways of Australia.-History:This class of locomotive was designed by the New South Wales Government Railways as a modification of the earlier T-class, after 1924 classified 50-class...
steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine... - New South Wales D55 class locomotiveNew South Wales D55 class locomotiveThe D55 class was a class of steam locomotives operated by the New South Wales Government Railways in Australia. They were built with the 2-8-0 wheel arrangement.- Construction :...
steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine... - New South Wales D57 class locomotive steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
- V/Line N classV/Line N classThe N Class are a diesel locomotive operated by V/Line from 1985. They have formed the core of Victoria's passenger fleet since introduction, and are seen throughout the state. The N Class members are numbered N451 to N475 with all in service, and all but one have been named after rural cities in...
diesel-electric locomotive - V/Line P classV/Line P classThe V/Line P class diesel electric locomotive were rebuilt from early model 'flat top' T class locomotives in the 1980s by Clyde Engineering...
diesel-electric locomotive - Victorian Railways H class (diesel)Victorian Railways H class (diesel)The Victorian Railways H Class diesel locomotive are a small shunter that entered service from 1967 for use at the Melbourne Hump Yard, Australia...
- diesel locomotiveDiesel locomotiveA diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel... - Victorian Railways T class (diesel)Victorian Railways T class (diesel)The Victorian Railways T class diesel electric locomotive are a small branch line and shunting unit built by Clyde Engineering . They were the most numerous class of diesel locomotives in the state....
- diesel-electric locomotive - Victorian Railways Y class (diesel)Victorian Railways Y class (diesel)The Victorian Railways Y class diesel electric locomotive is a small branch line and shunting unit built by Clyde Engineering . Three separate orders were delivered...
- diesel-electric locomotive - WAGR J classWAGR J class (diesel)The J-class is a Bo-Bo diesel-electric locomotive, built by Clyde Engineering in Granville, NSW, for the Western Australian Government Railways. Adapted from the EMD G6B design and based on the VR Y-class, they were first introduced in July of 1966, and were used for shunting on the new standard...
diesel-electric locomotive - 3801 steam locomotiveSteam locomotiveA steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
- NZR DA classNZR DA classThe NZR Da diesel-electric mainline locomotive class ran on the New Zealand railway system between 1955 and 1989. With 146 locomotives, it was the most numerous class to operate in New Zealand, just five more than the AB class steam locomotive....
diesel electric mainline locomotive Featured longer-than-standard chassis to accommodate larger fuel tank. - NZR DBR class diesel electric mainline locomotive rebuilt from Canadian-built NZR DB classNZR DB classThe NZR Db diesel-electric locomotive class was built in 1965-1966. They were a lighter version of the Da class to operate on secondary North Island lines from which the Da was excluded due to its weight. One of the principal lines which the Db dominated was the East Coast Main Trunk to Tauranga...
- NZR DC classNZR DC classThe NZR DC class locomotive is the most common class of locomotive currently in operation on the New Zealand rail network. Primarily employed to haul freight trains operated by KiwiRail, the class is also used for long-distance passenger trains operated by Tranz Scenic and suburban passenger trains...
diesel electric mainline locomotive rebuilt from Canadian-built NZR DA classNZR DA classThe NZR Da diesel-electric mainline locomotive class ran on the New Zealand railway system between 1955 and 1989. With 146 locomotives, it was the most numerous class to operate in New Zealand, just five more than the AB class steam locomotive.... - New South Wales 42 class locomotiveNew South Wales 42 class locomotiveThe 42 class locomotives were built by Clyde Engineering at Granville, New South Wales for the New South Wales Government Railways between 1955 and 1956. Six locomotives were built numbered 4201–4206...
- diesel locomotiveDiesel locomotiveA diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel... - New South Wales 421 class locomotiveNew South Wales 421 class locomotiveThe 421 class was built in between 1965 and 1966 by the Clyde Engineering in Granville, New South Wales. These mainline locomotives were a follow on from the 42 class units, which had one cab only. The locomotives retained the classic "bulldog nose" as with the other Clyde built locomotives, i.e....
- diesel locomotiveDiesel locomotiveA diesel locomotive is a type of railroad locomotive in which the prime mover is a diesel engine, a reciprocating engine operating on the Diesel cycle as invented by Dr. Rudolf Diesel...
Other non rail related products:
- Lawnmowers and lead batteries - 1930s
- Servicing planes, naval vessels
- Mining equipment
- Automobile parts and accessories
- Bulldozers
- Cranes
- Structural steel
- Air cargo
- Lorries
Manufacturing Facilities
- Granville locomotive plant - Sydney, New South Wales
- Rosewater locomotive plant - AdelaideAdelaideAdelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
- Braemar wagon plant
- Bathurst, NSW
- Somerton (MelbourneMelbourneMelbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
) - Eagle Farm (BrisbaneBrisbaneBrisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia. Brisbane's metropolitan area has a population of over 2 million, and the South East Queensland urban conurbation, centred around Brisbane, encompasses a population of...
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Clients and Operators
List of operators whom have purchased or have Clyde locomotives in their fleet:- Australian Railroad GroupAustralian Railroad GroupAustralian Railroad Group was one of Australia's largest private rail operators, operating across almost 10,000 kilometres of track and began operating in Western Australia on 17 December 2000 following its purchase of the Westrail freight business. It was acquired by QR National...
- Victorian RailwaysVictorian RailwaysThe Victorian Railways operated railways in the Australian state of Victoria from 1859 to 1983. The first railways in Victoria were private companies, but when these companies failed or defaulted, the Victorian Railways was established to take over their operations...
- Kowloon-Canton RailwayKowloon-Canton RailwayThe Kowloon–Canton Railway refers to a railway network in Hong Kong which is now combined with the MTR railway system, comprising rapid transit services, a light rail system and feeder bus routes within Hong Kong, and intercity passenger and freight train services to the rest of China...
- Freight AustraliaFreight AustraliaFreight Australia was a railway company in Australia. Initially known as Freight Victoria, it operated rail freight services and controlled non-urban rail track in the state of Victoria, later expanding into freight haulage in other states. Freight Australia was taken over by Pacific National in...
- ONCFONCFONCF or ONCFM is Morocco's national railway operator. The Office employs around 9,767 employees and has a network of 1,907 km, all standard gauge...
- Islamic Republic of Iran RailwaysIslamic Republic of Iran RailwaysThe Islamic Republic of Iran Railways is the national state-owned railway system of Iran. is an associate of the IR and manages its passenger trains including international trains between Tehran and Istanbul and Tehran and Damascus...
- Croatian RailwaysCroatian RailwaysCroatian Railways is the national railway company of Croatia. It was formed after the dissolution of Yugoslavia and Yugoslav Railways.Croatia is a member of the International Union of Railways . The UIC Country Code for Croatia is 78.-Railway network:...
- Israel RailwaysIsrael RailwaysIsrael Railways is the principal passenger railway operating company in Israel, and is responsible for all inter-city and suburban rail way passenger and freight traffic in the country. All its lines are standard gauge. The network is centered in Israel's densely populated coastal plain, from...
- KorailKorailKorea Railroad Corporation , promoted as Korail , is the national railroad operator in South Korea.Korail operates passenger and freight trains throughout South Korea...
- Queensland RailQueensland RailQueensland Rail, also known as QR, is a government-owned railway operator in the state of Queensland. Under the control of the Queensland Government, Queensland Rail operates the inner-city and long-distance passenger services, as well as some freight operations and gives railway access to other...
- Western Australian Government RailwaysWestern Australian Government RailwaysWestern Australian Government Railways was most common name of the Western Australian government rail transport authority from 1890 to 1976. It is, in its current form, known as the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia....
- BHP BillitonBHP BillitonBHP Billiton is a global mining, oil and gas company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia and with a major management office in London, United Kingdom...
- New Zealand Railways DepartmentNew Zealand Railways DepartmentThe New Zealand Railways Department, NZR or NZGR and often known as the "Railways", was a government department charged with owning and maintaining New Zealand's railway infrastructure and operating the railway system. The Department was created in 1880 and was reformed in 1981 into the New...
- State Rail Authority of New South Wales
- Commonwealth RailwaysCommonwealth RailwaysThe Commonwealth Railways were established in 1912, as part of a government department, currently called the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, by the Government of Australia to construct the missing link in the east-west transcontinental railway and...
- Australian National
- National Rail CorporationNational Rail CorporationThe National Rail Corporation was a rail operator in Australia. The Australian Government, New South Wales and Victoria established the National Rail Corporation in 1992...
- National Rail Corporation
- V/LineV/LineV/Line is a not for profit regional passenger train and coach service in Victoria, Australia. It was created after the split-up of VicRail in 1983. V/Line is owned by the V/Line Corporation which is a Victorian State Government statutory authority...
- Pacific NationalPacific NationalPacific National is one of Australia's largest private rail freight businesses. Originally a joint venture between Patrick Corporation and Toll Holdings; it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Asciano Limited following the restructure of Toll Holdings....
- Australian Railroad GroupAustralian Railroad GroupAustralian Railroad Group was one of Australia's largest private rail operators, operating across almost 10,000 kilometres of track and began operating in Western Australia on 17 December 2000 following its purchase of the Westrail freight business. It was acquired by QR National...
/Genesee and Wyoming AustraliaGenesee and Wyoming AustraliaGenesee and Wyoming Australia is an Australian rail freight operator based in Adelaide, South Australia. It is a 100 percent owned subsidiary of Genesee and Wyoming Inc based in the USA, and was formed in June 2006 to run the South Australian operations of the Australian Railroad Group joint... - Specialised Container TransportSpecialised Container TransportSCT Logistics is an interstate transport company in Australia, with facilities in Melbourne, Adelaide, Parkes, and Perth. The company was founded in 1974.- History :...
- Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia
- Lakewood Firewood Co. Pty. Ltd
See also
- A History of Clyde Engineering
- Sydney Harbour BridgeSydney Harbour BridgeThe Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic...