The Siemens E40 AG-V1 is a type of electric locomotive built by Siemens Mobility for use in Queensland, Australia.
History The design is based on the Queensland Railways 3700 class electric locomotive, rebuilt by UGL Rail from older locomotives using Siemens components. The engine room layout is similar to the 3700 class and the majority of the electrical components are identical. All are used on trains on the Queensland coal network.
By operator Aurizon In March 2006, Queensland Rail awarded a contract for the supply of 20 Class 3800 narrow gauge electric locomotives.success in Australia: Siemens locomotives for Queensland Rail Siemens 7 April 2006 In August 2007, the order was increased to 45.New electric locomotives for Queensland Rail Logistics & Material Handling 11 October 20073800 Class Railpage In July 2010, these passed into the ownership of Aurizon.
Pacific National Pacific National ordered 23 units in 2008 with the first delivered in February 2009. In July 2010, the order was increased to 32.Siemens to deliver 13 locomotives for freight transport Siemens 20 July 201071 Class Railpage
BHP Mitsubishi Alliance The BHP Mitsubishi Alliance ordered 13 locomotives in July 2012.Siemens secures BHP Billiton Mitsubishi loco order Rail Express 18 July 2012Siemens to provide 13 heavy haul locomotives to BMA's coal rail network Railway Technology 16 August 2012 As at February 2014, seven had been delivered.BMACC Class Railpage They will be used in the Bowen Basin.
Summary OperatorClassNumber in classRoad numbersBuiltNotesAurizon3800453801-38452008-2010Pacific National71427101-71422009-2011BHP Mitsubishi AllianceBMACC13BMACC001-0132013/14
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External links E40 AG-V1 picture gallery