New South Wales 80 class locomotive
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The 80 class is a class of mainline diesel locomotive introduced from 1978 in the state of New South Wales
. They were the first class to be built "as a whole" by Commonwealth Engineering
in Granville, New South Wales
, based on an Alco
design. Altogether 50 units were built. These units were a follow on for the 442 class
units, which were mostly supplied by A. E. Goodwin
, but when the company shut down, Commonwealth Engineering completed the final six.
These locomotives were a development of the 442 class. They were the first locomotives in Australia to feature factory-fitted cab air-conditioning and fibreglass body panels. They are powered by an Alco 251CE
V12 four-stroke turbocharged
engine rated as 1604/1492 kW, driving a Mitsubishi 2-B2-288P-01 alternator powering six Mitsubishi MB-451 BVR traction motors.
They were initially found in the Western region, from Parkes
to Broken Hill
. They worked in other regions later on.
Currently, Pacific National
have 22, while 24 have been bought by Silverton Rail
from Pacific National, and 4 locomotives have been scrapped. Both operators have most of the class in storage, however Pacific National are currently refurbishing a number of their 80 class fleet, which includes the re-activation of a few of stored 80 class locomotives.
8002 Scarpped
8003 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8004 Operational owned by Pacific National
8005 Operational owned by Pacific National
8006 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8007 Operational owned by Pacific National
8008 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8009 Scrapped
8010 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8011 Operational owned by Pacific National
8012 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8013 Operational owned by Pacific National
8014 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8015 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8016 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8017 Stored Chullora Pacific National
8018 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8019 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8020 Scrapped
8021 Stored Parkes Greentrains
8022 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8023 Scrapped, Remains of body stored at Parkes Gemco Workshop Yards
8024 Stored Broken Hill
8025 Operational owned by Pacific National
8026 Operational Owned by Greentrains leased to SCT used on their XG1/GX1 services
8027 Operational owned by Pacific National
8028 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8029 Scrapped
8030 Operational owned by QUBE
8031 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8032 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8033 Stored Pt Augusta owned by Pacific National
8034 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8035 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8036 Stored Islington Greentrains
8037 Operational owned by QUBE
8038 Stored Parkes Greentrains
8039 Shunter Kewdale
8040 Shunter Port Waratah Pacific National
8041 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8042 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8043 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8044 Operational owned by QUBE
8045 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8046 Shunter Islington Freight Terminal Pacific National
8047 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8048 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8049 Operational owned by QUBE
8050 Operational owned by Pacific National
Rail transport in New South Wales
The Australian state of New South Wales has an extensive network of railways, which were integral to the growth and development of the state. The vast majority of railway lines were government built and operated, but there were also several private railways, some of which operate to this...
. They were the first class to be built "as a whole" by Commonwealth Engineering
Commonwealth Engineering
The Commonwealth Engineering Company Limited is the brand name of a former Australian Engineering Company that designed Locomotives, Electrical Multiple Units , Diesel Multiple Units and Trams.-History:...
in Granville, New South Wales
Granville, New South Wales
Granville, is a suburb in western Sydney, Australia. Granville is located west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Parramatta. A small part in the north-west is located in the Local Government Area of the City of Holroyd.South Granville is a...
, based on an Alco
American Locomotive Company
The American Locomotive Company, often shortened to ALCO or Alco , was a builder of railroad locomotives in the United States.-Early history:...
design. Altogether 50 units were built. These units were a follow on for the 442 class
New South Wales 442 class locomotive
The 442 class locomotives were ordered and operated by the New South Wales Government Railways. They were the second generation of Alco units to be built, and were used on both main freight and passenger service in New South Wales, and throughout Australia since entering private ownership. The...
units, which were mostly supplied by A. E. Goodwin
A. E. Goodwin
A. E. Goodwin was an Australian heavy engineering firm, which produced railway locomotives and rolling stock, as well as roadmaking machinery....
, but when the company shut down, Commonwealth Engineering completed the final six.
These locomotives were a development of the 442 class. They were the first locomotives in Australia to feature factory-fitted cab air-conditioning and fibreglass body panels. They are powered by an Alco 251CE
ALCO 251
The Alco 251 diesel engine was developed by the American Locomotive Company to replace the 244 and 539. The 251 was developed to be used in diesel locomotives, as a marine power plant in ships and as a stationary power generator.-Development:...
V12 four-stroke turbocharged
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
engine rated as 1604/1492 kW, driving a Mitsubishi 2-B2-288P-01 alternator powering six Mitsubishi MB-451 BVR traction motors.
They were initially found in the Western region, from Parkes
Parkes, New South Wales
- Transport :Parkes has a local bus service provided by Western Road Liners, which acquired Harris Bus Lines in March 2006. The Indian Pacific also stops twice a week, as well as the Broken Hill Outback Xplorer service, run by CountryLink, which heads to Broken Hill on Mondays and Sydney on...
to Broken Hill
Broken Hill, New South Wales
-Geology:Broken Hill's massive orebody, which formed about 1,800 million years ago, has proved to be among the world's largest silver-lead-zinc mineral deposits. The orebody is shaped like a boomerang plunging into the earth at its ends and outcropping in the centre. The protruding tip of the...
. They worked in other regions later on.
Currently, Pacific National
Pacific National
Pacific 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....
have 22, while 24 have been bought by Silverton Rail
Silverton Rail
Southern and Silverton Rail is an Australian regional rail operator providing rail freight haulage, hook and pull, terminal and shunting services, maintenance and first response/recovery services...
from Pacific National, and 4 locomotives have been scrapped. Both operators have most of the class in storage, however Pacific National are currently refurbishing a number of their 80 class fleet, which includes the re-activation of a few of stored 80 class locomotives.
Status
8001 Scrapped8002 Scarpped
8003 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8004 Operational owned by Pacific National
8005 Operational owned by Pacific National
8006 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8007 Operational owned by Pacific National
8008 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8009 Scrapped
8010 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8011 Operational owned by Pacific National
8012 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8013 Operational owned by Pacific National
8014 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8015 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8016 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8017 Stored Chullora Pacific National
8018 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8019 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8020 Scrapped
8021 Stored Parkes Greentrains
8022 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8023 Scrapped, Remains of body stored at Parkes Gemco Workshop Yards
8024 Stored Broken Hill
8025 Operational owned by Pacific National
8026 Operational Owned by Greentrains leased to SCT used on their XG1/GX1 services
8027 Operational owned by Pacific National
8028 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8029 Scrapped
8030 Operational owned by QUBE
8031 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8032 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8033 Stored Pt Augusta owned by Pacific National
8034 Stored Werris Creek Greentrains
8035 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8036 Stored Islington Greentrains
8037 Operational owned by QUBE
8038 Stored Parkes Greentrains
8039 Shunter Kewdale
8040 Shunter Port Waratah Pacific National
8041 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8042 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8043 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8044 Operational owned by QUBE
8045 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8046 Shunter Islington Freight Terminal Pacific National
8047 Stored Werris Creek Pacific National
8048 Stored Broken Hill Greentrains
8049 Operational owned by QUBE
8050 Operational owned by Pacific National