NRE 2GS16B-AU

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Power typeGenset
Power typeGenset
Model2GS16
NRE 2GS16B-AU
Watco PB2 locomotives
Type and origin
Power typeGenset
BuilderNational Railway Equipment Company
Model2GS16
Build date2014
Total produced7
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo-Bo
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Length15.44 metres
Width2.92 metres
Height4.20 metres
Loco weight91 tonnes
Fuel typeDiesel
Prime mover2 x Cummins QSK19C
AlternatorMarathon
Traction motors4 x Electro Motive Diesel D78
CylindersInline 6
Career
OperatorsWatco
ClassPB
Number in class7
NumbersPB1-PB7
Locale2014
Delivered2014
First run2014
Current ownerWatco
Disposition7 in service

The NRE 2GS16B-AU is a genset locomotive manufactured by National Railway Equipment Company, Paducah, Kentucky for use in Australia.

In 2014, Pacific National took delivery of seven NRE 2GS16Bs to replace its remaining D16 and D35 class locomotives on its BlueScope services in Port Kembla.[1][dead link][2][3]

The locomotives currently are operated by Watco.[when?][citation needed]

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