The XRB class are a class of cabless diesel locomotives built by Pacific National in 2005–2006.

Pacific National XRB class
XRB561 at South Dynon in June 2006
Type and origin Power type Diesel-electric Builder Pacific National, South Dynon Model GT26C-3B Build date 2005–2006 Total produced 3
Specifications Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Length 18.34 m (60 ft 2 in) Loco weight 124 t (273,373.2 lb) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover Electro-Motive Diesel 16-645E3C Generator Electro-Motive Diesel AR10A4 Traction motors Electro-Motive Diesel D77B, DC type
Performance figures Maximum speed 115 km/h (71 mph) Power output 2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
Career Operators Pacific National Number in class 3 Numbers XRB560–XRB562 Current owner Pacific National- Rural and Bulk Disposition 3 stored

History

The XRB class were built by Pacific National at their South Dynon workshops. They are mechanically similar to XR class locomotives, but are B units without driving cabs. XRB locomotives are designed to be used as booster units on standard gauge interstate freight trains, and must be led by a locomotive with a conventional driving cab.[1][2][3] The units do not have hostler controls for moving them around yards and depots,[4] only being fitted with a dead engine device and park-brake button. All three class members are currently stored at the Port Augusta Workshops.

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