The train can be configured to run with 4 to 6 cars. Two power pairs can be accompanied by either one or two trailer cars. A power pair consists of two power cars with ABB thyristor drive equipment, one of which includes the driver's cab.
The stainless steel vehicles are based on the EMUs delivered for the Citytrain service. ABB supplied the electrical equipment and the company's local partner, Walkers, manufactured the mechanical parts, partly to ABB's design.
DEAN'S COMMENT
TRAINSPOTTING TIPS
A sure fire place to see it is at Roma Street before departure, Northgate and Caboolture Stations. To find out departure times check QROTI's TVM.
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TECHNICAL DATA
| Running Numbers | EMD |
5151 - 5158 |
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| EMM |
6151 - 6158 |
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| EMT |
7151 - 7154 |
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| Introduced |
1988 |
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| Line Voltage |
25 kV |
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| Line Frequency |
50 Hz |
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| Gauge |
Narrow Gauge (1,067mm or 3' 6") |
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| Number of cars per train | 4, 5 , 6 | ||
| Unit Length | |||
| - | 4 Car | 95.6 m | |
| - | 5 Car | 120.0 m | |
| - | 6 Car | 144.4 m | |
| Car Body Length | |||
| - | Driving Motor | 23,400mm | |
| - | Motor | 23,100mm | |
| - | Trailer | 23,100mm | |
| Car Designations | |||
| - | Driver Motor | EMD | |
| - | Trailer | EMT | |
| - | Motor | EMM | |
| Body Width | 2,720mm | ||
| Tare Weight | |||
| - | Power Pair | 98.2 t | |
| - | Trailer Car | 35.0 t | |
| Bogie Centres | 17,000mm | ||
| Type of Bogies | |||
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Power Pair | 4 motor bogies | |
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Trailer Car | 2 trailer bogies | |
| Wheel Diameter | 840mm | ||
| Height over Roofline | 3,900mm | ||
| Maximum Speed | |||
| - | Operating | 120 km/h (75mph) | |
| - | Design | 160 km/h (100mph) | |
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Type of Traction Motors |
Separately excited DC | ||
| Traction Motor Rating | 1080kW (8 x 135kW) | ||
| Propulsion System | Phase angle thyristor control | ||
| Auxiliary Power | 2 x 135 kVA, 415V, 50Hz | ||
| Brake System | Rheostatic brake blended with EP thread brake | ||
| Suspension | |||
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Primary | Rubber Chevron | |
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Secondary | Air | |
| Seating Capacity | |||
| - | 4 Car | 180 | |
| - | 5 Car | 228 | |
| - | 6 Car | 276 | |
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Number of Units Built/Ordered |
8 Power pairs and 4 trailer cars | ||
| Catering | At-seat trolley service | ||
| Music System | Cassette | ||
CLASS INFORMATION
| Unit | Number | In Service | Comments |
| EMD | 5151 |
27/5/88 |
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| EMD | 5152 | 11/8/88 | |
| EMD | 5153 | 21/9/88 | |
| EMD | 5154 | 8/9/88 | |
| EMD | 5155 | 21/10/88 | |
| EMD | 5156 | 19/12/88 | |
| EMD | 5157 | 28/4/89 | |
| EMD | 5158 | 28/4/89 | |
| EMM | 6151 |
27/5/88 |
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| EMM | 6152 | 11/8/88 | |
| EMM | 6153 | 21/9/88 | |
| EMM | 6154 | 8/9/88 | |
| EMM | 6155 | 21/10/88 | |
| EMM | 6156 | 19/12/88 | |
| EMM | 6157 | 28/4/89 | |
| EMM | 6158 | 28/4/89 | |
| EMT | 7151 | 1/2/89 | |
| EMT | 7152 | 1/2/89 | |
| EMT | 7153 | 7/4/89 | |
| EMT | 7154 | 7/489 |