DFZ class

The DFZ class are ex QR 2300 series loco's, rebuilds of even earlier loco's that were forwarded to WA during the ARG days. DFZ's 2404, 2406 and 2407 had their cabs rebuilt with a taller roof during refurbishment for WA, a mod not applied to the other DFZ's. The 'raised roof' DFZ's seem to have entered service but then had their cabs altered at a later date. In March 2010 DFZ 2407 was trucked back from Qld.

The renumberings from 2300's were as follows:

DFZ 2401 - 2356

DFZ 2402 - 2349

DFZ 2403 - 2361

DFZ 2404 - 2370

DFZ 2405 - 2372

DFZ 2406 - 2373

DFZ 2407 - 2374

Drive Type: Diesel Electric - DC

Engine: EMD 12-645E3

Generator: EMD AR10

Traction Motors: EMD D29

Horse Power: 2,250hp

Weight: 94.5t

Max rated speed: 100km/h

Builders Model: GTL22C-AC