BRM class

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

BRM class
Type and origin Power type Diesel-Electric Builder Southern Shorthaul Railroad, Bendigo Workshops Model GT26C Build date 2012–2013 Total produced 2
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
Performance figures Maximum speed 115 km/h (71 mph) Power output 2,461 kW (3,300 hp)
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