Railways and Tramways of Australia

Road numbers:

8101–46, 8148–84

 

Operator:

Pacific National

 

Gauge:

1435 mm

 

Year of entry into service:

1982

 

Number built:

84

 

Model:

JT26C-2SS

 

Manufacturer:

Clyde Engineering

 

Manufacturing location:

Kelso, NSW

 

Engine:

EMD 645E3B

 

Traction power:

2237 kW

 

Wheel arrangement:

Co-Co

 

Weight:

129.0 t

 

Length:

19.8 m

The 81 Class was introduced by the State Rail Authority of New South Wales to provide more powerful units for freight service than locomotives in service at the time. They incorporated Super Series wheelslip control technology, which enabled them to haul increased loads. 8147 was withdrawn following fire damage, but the remainder of the class remain in service with Pacific National.

 

 

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