Re: QR 3900 electric locos to be withdrawn

[Greg Rudd <grudd@mail.usyd.edu.au>]

Graham Duffin wrote:

> There is a rumour doing the rounds here in Brisbane that QR will shortly
> withdraw up to 14 of their 39 class electric locos from service and that the
> new 2800 class diesel locos will take over their rosters through to
> Brisbane (including on the Sunlander, etc).
>
> If this rumour is true that will only leave 11 39 class in service:
>
>   30 built
>   -1 3902  written off after Beerburrum collision.
>   -1 3917  to be written off after Caboolture collision.
>   -1 3906, the other loco in the Caboolture collision is presently out
>            of service but may be repaired and returned later.
>   -2   ?   Apparently there are two other units out of service damaged.
>   --
>   25 Available for service
>  -14 to be replaced by 2800 locos
>   --
>   11 to remain in service.
>
> Does anyone know any further details about this withdrawal?  Such as what
> is the long term plan for the remaining 11, etc?
>
> If NSW Freight Corp withdraw all their 85 & 86 class locos and then QR
> withdraw the remaining 39 class does that mean the only electric hauled
> freight services remaining in regular operation in Australia would be
> those on the Qld coal lines?
>
> Any info will be appreciated.
>
> Graham Duffin.

 Hi all

What would  most likely happen that the 14 units that you say are going to be
withdrawn would probably be transferred to the coal division for coal haulage.
It seems silly that they plan to withdraw a locomotive  class that is only 9-10
years old as well as being one of the most efficient locomotive classes in
Australia.


My $0.02