Brad Peadon photo
The 80 Class was built in two batches, the first one (8001 - 8030) was shipped from Dec. 1978 on, the second (8031 - 8050) came in late 1981. The newest ALCos have Mitsubishi alternators and traction motors. They're employed in heavy mainline service. 8009, 8020, 8038 and 8043 were wrecked. 2 units are with National Rail Corporation, 2 (8015+8039) were leased to BHP as possible replacement of Austrac units and returned since to the Freightcorp. roster but aren't used at the moment. 4 or 5 units can be seen in Liverpool Range banking duties. 8046 was employed with switching at Port Botany on Feb 20th '98.
| The two units on lease to BHP near Wollongong, Sept. 19th 1997. Brad Peadon photo |
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| First unit in service | 12th Dec. 1978 (#8003) |
| Class nos. | 8001 - 8050 |
| Builder | Comeng |
| Builder's typecode | CE 615 |
| Engine | 12-251CE |
| HP (Generator) | 2000 |
| Fuel capacity | 1200 gallons (5455 liters) |
| Wheel arrangement | Co-Co |
| Axle load | 19.81 tons (20.1 tonnes) |
| Total weight | 118.85 tons (121 tonnes) |
| Wheel diameter | 40" (1016 mm) |
| Bogie wheelbase | 11' 2" (3404 mm) |
| Length overall | 62' 4" (19000 mm) |
| Height | 13' 11" (4240 mm) |
| Width | 9' 9" (2968 mm) |
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8037+80??+42207 with a freight near Yumbunga, October 22nd, 1997. Brad Peadon photo |
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Last update 26.10.97