BRM class

Type and origin
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-Electric
Builder	Southern Shorthaul Railroad, Bendigo Workshops
Model	GT26C
Build date	2012–2013
Total produced	2

BRM class
BRM class
Power type
Type and origin
Power type	Diesel-Electric
Builder	Southern Shorthaul Railroad, Bendigo Workshops
Model	GT26C
Build date	2012–2013
Total produced	2
Configuration:;
Specifications
Configuration:;
• Whyte	Co-Co
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Length	17.37 metres
Width	2.96 metres
Height	4.36 metres
Loco weight	132 tonnes (291,000 lb)
Prime mover	EMD 16-645E3C
Alternator	Electro-Motive Division 710
Traction motors	Electro-Motive Division D78
Maximum speed
Performance figures
Maximum speed	115 km/h (71 mph)
Power output	2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Operators
Career
Operators	Consolidated Rail Leasing
Class	BRM
Number in class	2
Numbers	BRM001-BRM002
Delivered	2012–2013
First run	2012
Current owner	Consolidated Rail Leasing

The BRM class is a diesel electric locomotive designed and built in-house by Southern Shorthaul Railroad in Australia. It is an evolution of the VL class built by Avteq for Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia. Features include Wabtec Fastbrake and QES3 traction control.^[1]^[2]

References[edit]

^ "Southern Shorthaul Railroad – Wagon and Locomotive Manufacture, Maintenance and Operations". Railway Technology. 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2013.
^ "Feature Vehicle: The Consolidated Rail Leasing BRM Class locomotives" Railway Digest June 2013 page 44