Queensland Railways 2400 class
| Industry | Locomotive manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Eagle Farm , Australia |
| Products | Diesel-electric locomotives |
The 2400 class diesel-electric locomotives were manufactured by Clyde Engineering at Eagle Farm for Queensland Railways during the period of 1977 to 1978.
History
Derived from the 1550 class, the 2400 class incorporated a modular control system housed within the electrical cabinet. Although originally planned to extend the 1550 class numbering, conflicts in numbering led to their reclassification as the 2400 class.
In 1988, unit 2401 received a repaint in Queensland Railways' Bicentennial "Egg and Lettuce" color scheme.
From 1999 until 2002, eighteen locomotives underwent rebuilding into the 2300 class at Redbank Railway Workshops, resulting in improved operational capabilities. The six units that were not rebuilt were retired from service, with one unit being shipped to South Africa in August 2013.