Siemens E40 AG-V1

The Siemens E40 AG-V1 is a type of electric locomotive built by Siemens Mobility for use in Queensland, Australia.

E40 AG-V1
QR National 3811 in November 2008
Type and origin
Power typeElectric
BuilderSiemens Mobility, Munich
Build date2006-present
Total produced84 + 6 under construction
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • AARB-B-B
 • UICBo'Bo'Bo'
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Wheel diameter1.09 m (42.9 in)
Length20.4 m (66 ft 11 in)
Electric system/s25 kV AC
Current pickup(s)Pantograph
Traction motorsSiemens Mobility 1TB 2622
Loco brakeWabtec 26L
Performance figures
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)
Power output4,000 kW (5,360 hp)
Tractive effort450 kN (100,000 lbf)
Brakeforce450 kN (100,000 lbf)
Career
OperatorsQueensland Rail
Pacific National
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
Current ownerAurizon
Pacific National
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance
Disposition84 in service, 6 under construction

History

The design is based on the Queensland Railways 3700 class electric locomotive, rebuilt by UGL Rail from older locomotives using Siemens components. The engine room layout is similar to the 3700 class and the majority of the electrical components are identical. All are used on trains on the Queensland coal network.

By operator

Aurizon

In March 2006 Queensland Rail awarded a contract for the supply of 20 Class 3800 narrow gauge electric locomotives.[1] In August 2007, the order was increased to 45.[2][3] In July 2010 these passed into the ownership of QR National.

Pacific National

Pacific National ordered 23 units in 2008 with the first delivered in February 2009. In July 2010 the order was increased to 32.[4][5]

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance

The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance ordered 13 locomotives in July 2012.[6][7][8] As at February 2014, seven had been delivered.[9] They will be used in the Bowen Basin.

Summary
Operator Class Number in class Road numbers Built Notes
Aurizon 3800 45 3801-3845 2008-2010
Pacific National 71 33 7101-7133 2009-2011
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance BMACC 13 BMACC001-013 2013/14

References
  1. success in Australia: Siemens locomotives for Queensland Rail Siemens 7 April 2006
  2. New electric locomotives for Queensland Rail Logistics & Material Handling 11 October 2007
  3. 3800 Class Railpage
  4. Siemens to deliver 13 locomotives for freight transport Siemens 20 July 2010
  5. 71 Class Railpage
  6. "Siemens to supply locomotives for Queensland Bowen Basin coal expansion". International Railway Journal. 13 July 2012.
  7. Siemens secures BHP Billiton Mitsubishi loco order Archived 2014-02-03 at Archive.today Rail Express 18 July 2012
  8. Siemens to provide 13 heavy haul locomotives to BMA's coal rail network Railway Technology 16 August 2012
  9. BMACC Class Railpage
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