Queensland Railways 2600 class


The 2600 class were a class of diesel locomotive built by A Goninan & Co, Townsville for Queensland Rail in 1983-1984.

History

The 2600 class entered service on the McNaughton and Newlands lines. They were based at Pring depot near Bowen. Between July 2000 and May 2001 all 13 were rebuilt by A Goninan & Co with cab extensions. Their weight increased to. They were then placed in service on the Mount Isa line.
All were withdrawn in 2011 and in May 2012 exported to South Africa with seven going to African Rail & Traction Services and six to RRL Grindrod.