| The GT46C is a model of diesel electric locomotive designed and built by Clyde Engineering using Electro-Motive Diesel components. Entering service from 1997 for a number of Australian rail freight operators, those built for Westrail are known as the Q class. All 24 units were included in the sale of Westrail to Australian Railroad Group in December 2000 and again to QR National in June 2006. Power output is 3,100 kW / 4,200 hp and speed is 115 kph / 71 mph. |