New South Wales 82 class locomotive
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Locomotive manufacturing |
| Headquarters | Braemar, New South Wales , Australia |
| Products | Diesel-electric locomotives |
The 82 class diesel-electric locomotives were manufactured by Clyde Engineering at their Braemar facility in New South Wales for the New South Wales State Rail Authority's FreightRail division (which later became FreightCorp) between 1994 and 1995. After FreightCorp and National Rail were sold in 2002, ownership of the remaining 55 locomotives passed to Pacific National. As of October 2024, all but one locomotive continue to operate under Pacific National; a single unit was dismantled in 2016 due to fire damage.
History
An initial procurement of 55 EMD JT42C locomotives was commissioned from Clyde Engineering in 1992, subsequently increased to 58 units. The design drew heavily from the GML10 prototype constructed at Kelso in 1990. Although originally intended to be produced entirely at Kelso, limited production capacity necessitated leasing Australian National Industries' Braemar plant to complete assembly.
The class was initially designated as the 94 class, with the first two locomotives assigned numbers 9401 and 9402; these were changed to 8201 and 8202 prior to delivery.
In October 1997, three units (8219, 8246, and 8247) were lost in the Beresfield rail accident. The rest of the fleet became part of Pacific National following its acquisition of FreightCorp in February 2002.
On June 5, 2014, locomotive 8221 suffered a fire near Awaba while hauling a loaded coal train. The fire originated from a fuel leak. After being extensively damaged and stored at Cardiff, the unit was stripped down and scrapped in October 2016.
Due to the loss of several coal haulage contracts, most of the 82 class have been reassigned primarily to bulk freight roles, especially grain transportation within New South Wales and Boral contracts servicing the Southern Highlands. Previously engaged in flour transport for the Manildra Group, this service ended by October 2024 following contract cessation. Only a limited number continue operating on coal routes, which are now predominantly served by TT class locomotives.
Liveries
Since August 2016, when unit 8202 was repainted, the entire fleet has gradually been updated to Pacific National's blue and yellow livery. By May 2024, eight units (8211, 8242, 8250, 8251, 8253, 8254, 8256, and 8258) still display their original FreightCorp blue paint scheme; all others bear Pacific National colors. Distinctive liveries include unit 8239 featuring a Movember moustache decal and unit 8224 briefly adorned with an RUOK decal while still painted in FreightCorp blue.
Fleet Status
| Key: | In Service | Stored | Preserved | Converted | Under Overhaul | Scrapped |
|---|
| Locomotive | Name | Entered Service | Livery | Operator | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8201 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8202 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8203 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8204 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8205 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8206 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8207 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8208 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8209 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8210 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8211 | - | 1994 | FreightCorp Blue | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8212 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8213 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8214 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8215 | - | 1994 | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational |
| 8216 | - | 1994 | (same) | Pacific National | (same) |
| 8217 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8218 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8219 | (same) | FreightCorp Blue | FreightCorp | Scrapped | |
| 8220 | (same) | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational | |
| 8221 | (same) | FreightCorp Blue | Pacific National | Scrapped | |
| 8222 | (same) | Pacific National Blue and Yellow | Pacific National | Operational | |
| 8223 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8224 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8225 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8226 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8227 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8228 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8229 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8230 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8231 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8232 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8233 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8234 | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) | (same) |
| 8235 | (same)&&(…) | Operational |
(Note: This table has been shortened for clarity; all units except those scrapped continue active service under Pacific National with indicated liveries.)