New South Wales 82 class locomotive
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The 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
. The introduction of these locomotives, along with the 90 class
, have allowed the withdrawal of the older Freightrail locomotives.
They have two cabs, built in a hood style. The 82 class has an EMD 12-710G3A
engine, developing 2,425 kW (3,250 hp) of power. They have a mass of 132 t, Co-Co axles and have a maximum speed of 121 km/h. They are often seen operating in pairs, threes or fours. They also operate coupled to the 80 class, 81 class and 90 class.
The class were then acquired by Pacific National
in the sale of Freightcorp. All are in the Freightcorp livery, with Pacific National
decals over the Freightcorp logo. All class members are allocated to the coal division of Pacific National with one based on the Leigh Creek coal 3 were used but have been replaced with a XRB and V544.
8212 and 8256 rolled over after a derailment at Saxonvale Junction (South of Singleton) in August 2000 while working a coal train. Both locomotives were fully repaired, with 8212 being one of the first loco's to have a Pacific National decal and was displayed at the Werris Creek during the 125th Anniversary of the town.
8219, 8246 and 8247 were scrapped after a collision at Beresfield, NSW
. where they ran in the back of another coal train and demoished the station and completely destroyed the 3 locos.
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...
. 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
Mittagong, New South Wales
Mittagong is a town located in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia, in Wingecarribee Shire. At the 2006 census, Mittagong had a population of 7,460 people. The town can be seen as the gateway to the Southern Highlands when coming from Sydney. The town is close to Bowral, Berrima,...
. The introduction of these locomotives, along with the 90 class
New South Wales 90 class locomotive
The 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....
, have allowed the withdrawal of the older Freightrail locomotives.
They have two cabs, built in a hood style. The 82 class has an EMD 12-710G3A
EMD 710
The EMD 710 is a line of diesel engines built by Electro-Motive Diesel . The 710 series largely replaced the earlier EMD 645 series. The EMD 710 is a large two-stroke diesel engine that has a displacement per cylinder. Since its introduction, EMD has continually upgraded the 710G diesel engine...
engine, developing 2,425 kW (3,250 hp) of power. They have a mass of 132 t, Co-Co axles and have a maximum speed of 121 km/h. They are often seen operating in pairs, threes or fours. They also operate coupled to the 80 class, 81 class and 90 class.
The class were then acquired by 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....
in the sale of Freightcorp. All are in the Freightcorp livery, with 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....
decals over the Freightcorp logo. All class members are allocated to the coal division of Pacific National with one based on the Leigh Creek coal 3 were used but have been replaced with a XRB and V544.
Mishaps
8244 was involved in the DELEC pile up and was later rebuilt8212 and 8256 rolled over after a derailment at Saxonvale Junction (South of Singleton) in August 2000 while working a coal train. Both locomotives were fully repaired, with 8212 being one of the first loco's to have a Pacific National decal and was displayed at the Werris Creek during the 125th Anniversary of the town.
8219, 8246 and 8247 were scrapped after a collision at Beresfield, NSW
Beresfield rail disaster
In the Beresfield rail accident of 23 October 1997, a coal train passed a red signal and ploughed into the rear of another coal train, causing a collision and derailment that blocked all four tracks...
. where they ran in the back of another coal train and demoished the station and completely destroyed the 3 locos.