New South Wales 86 class locomotive

New South Wales 86 class
8649 restored to its original condition being exhibited at the 2022 Transport Heritage Expo in Sydney Central
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderComeng, Granville
Build date1983-1985
Total produced50
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UIC8601-8649: Co′Co′
8650: Bo′Bo′Bo′
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter1,250 mm (49.21 in)
Wheelbase15.40 m (50 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
LengthOver headstocks:
18.73 m (61 ft 5+3⁄8 in)
Over coupler pulling faces:
20.08 m (65 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Width2,950 mm (9 ft 8+1⁄8 in)
HeightOver stowed pantograph:
4,400 mm (14 ft 5+1⁄4 in)
Axle load19.80 tonnes
(19.5 long tons; 21.8 short tons)
Loco weight119.0 tonnes
(117.1 long tons; 131.2 short tons)
Electric system/s1,500 V DC Overhead
Current pickup(s)Two pantographs
Traction motors6 × Mitsubishi MB-485-BVR
Performance figures
Maximum speed130 km/h (81 mph) (Design Max.)
105 km/h (65 mph) (TfNSW restriction)
Power outputContinuous:
2,700 kW (3,620 hp),
One hour:
2,880 kW (3,860 hp)
Tractive effortContinuous:
222.00 kN (49,908 lbf)
at 45 km/h (28 mph)
Career
OperatorsState Rail Authority
FreightCorp
Number in class50
Numbers8601-8650
First run15 March 1983
Last run30 June 2002
Preserved8601, 8606, 8607, 8644, 8646, 8649, 8650
Disposition7 preserved with 2 operational and 5 static,
43 scrapped

The 86 class is a class of electric locomotives built by Comeng, Granville for the State Rail Authority of New South Wales.

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