New South Wales 90 class locomotive

New South Wales 90 class
90 class locomotive in 2016
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderElectro-Motive Division, London, Ontario
(9001–9031)
EDi Rail, Cardiff, NSW
(9032–9035)
ModelEMD GT46CWM
Build date1994-2005
Total produced35
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo'Co'
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Length22 m (72 ft 2+1⁄8 in)
Loco weightOriginal:
165 t
(162 long tons; 182 short tons)
Modified:
177 t
(174 long tons; 195 short tons)
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime moverEMD 16-710G3A
Engine typeV16
AspirationTurbochargers
AlternatorEMD AR11
Traction motorsEMD D87ETR
Cylinders16
TransmissionElectric
MU workingEquipped
Loco brakeAir and Dynamic braking
Train brakesAir
Safety systemsNathan P5 air horn, vigilance
Performance figures
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output4,060 hp (3,030 kW)
Career
OperatorsPacific National
Number in class35
Numbers9001–9035
Delivered1994
First runMay 1994
Current ownerPacific National
Disposition16 in service, 19 stored.

The 90 class locomotives are a class of heavy haul diesel-electric locomotives built 1994 to 2005 by Electro-Motive Division, Canada & EDi Rail, Cardiff for Pacific National for use on high tonnage Hunter Valley coal workings.

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