The Siemens E40 AG-V1 is a type of electric locomotive built by Siemens Mobility for use in Queensland, Australia.
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History edit
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 edit
Aurizon edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
| Operator | Class | Number in class | Road numbers | Built | Notes |
| Aurizon | 3800 | 45 | 3801-3845 | 2008-2010 | |
| Pacific National | 71 | 42 | 7101-7142 | 2009-2011 | |
| BHP Mitsubishi Alliance | BMACC | 13 | BMACC001-013 | 2013/14 |
References edit
- ^ success in Australia: Siemens locomotives for Queensland Rail Siemens 7 April 2006
- ^ New electric locomotives for Queensland Rail Logistics & Material Handling 11 October 2007
- ^ 3800 Class Railpage
- ^ Siemens to deliver 13 locomotives for freight transport Siemens 20 July 2010
- ^ 71 Class Railpage
- ^ "Siemens to supply locomotives for Queensland Bowen Basin coal expansion". International Railway Journal. 13 July 2012.
- ^ Siemens secures BHP Billiton Mitsubishi loco order Archived 2014-02-03 at archive.today Rail Express 18 July 2012
- ^ Siemens to provide 13 heavy haul locomotives to BMA's coal rail network Railway Technology 16 August 2012
- ^ BMACC Class Railpage