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Watco Australia WRA Class

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Watco Australia WRA Class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderNational Railway Equipment Company
ModelNREC E2250CC
Specifications
Configuration:
 • AARC-C
 • UICCo'Co'
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Axle load15,750 kg (34,720 lb)
Loco weight94,500 kg (208,300 lb)
Prime moverEMD 12-645E3B
Engine typeV12 Diesel engine
AlternatorEMD AR10/D14
Traction motorsGE761
Performance figures
Maximum speed100 km/h (62 mph)
Power output2,250 hp (1,680 kW)
Tractive effort250 kN (56,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsWatco Australia
Number in class8
NumbersWRA001–WRA008

The Watco Australia WRA Class is an Australian diesel-electric locomotive, built by the National Railway Equipment Company in the United States for use on Watco Australia's services in Queensland.

History

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In 2018, Watco Australia announced the order of 8 of the WRA Class locomotives for use on the Queensland Rail network. They are equipped with a V12 diesel prime mover, rated at 1.6MW. The locomotive is similar in specification to local units, such as the 2300 class.[1] They have been modified to work in multi with Watco's other motive power.

Delivery to Australia

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On 16 August 2019, Watco Australia announced that the first two units were being delivered to Australia.[2] WRA001 and 002 arrived at The Port of Brisbane on the vessel Tarago on 9 October 2019 and were transferred to Warwick behind QR locomotive 1724. The company began grain and cattle operations with the locos in 2020 after certification and testing.

References

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  1. ^ "Specifications revealed for Watco Australia locomotives". International Railway Journal. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  2. ^ The Dispatch July 2019 - Watco Companies. Watco Australia. 2019.
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