Watco Australia WRA Class

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

Watco Australia WRA Class
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderNational Railway Equipment Company
ModelNREC GT22LC-3
Specifications
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
Tractive effort250 kN (56,000 lbf)
Career
Number in class8
NumbersWRA001–WRA008

History

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]

Delivery to Australia

On 16 August 2019, Watco Australia announced that the first two units were being delivered to Australia. The company have stated that they would begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2019.[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.

References
  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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