The E-3000E3B is a diesel-electric locomotive designed and built by the National Railway Equipment Company (NREC) of Mount Vernon, Illinois, for export to Australia.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power type | Diesel-Electric |
| Builder | National Railway Equipment Company, Mount Vernon, Illinois |
| Model | E-3000E3B |
| Build date | 2011–present |
| Total produced | 14 |
| Configuration | Co-Co |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in) standard gauge / 914 mm (3 ft) |
| Length | 20.0 m (65 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 134 tonnes (132 long tons; 148 short tons) |
| Prime mover | EMD 16-645E3C |
| Alternator | EMD AR10 |
| Traction motors | EMD D78 |
| Maximum speed | 115 km/h (71 mph) |
| Power output | 2,461 kW (3,300 hp) |
Operators
Qube (Australia)
Qube Logistics ordered 12 units in 2011, classified as the 1100 class (road numbers 1101–1112). The first locomotive was delivered in December 2011, with seven more following in 2012. Four additional units (1109–1112) were ordered but never delivered to Qube.
White Pass and Yukon Route (Canada/USA)
The White Pass and Yukon Route (WP&Y) ordered six units in 2020, classified as E3000CC-DC (road numbers 3001–3006). Four of these (3001–3004) were originally built for Qube in 2012 but never delivered. The WP&Y units operate on 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge with NRE 5650 trucks and GE764 traction motors. These locomotives are notable for being large, high-horsepower narrow-gauge units that dwarf other rolling stock on the WP&Y railroad.
Production Summary
| Operator | Class | Number in class | Road numbers | Built | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qube | 1100 | 8 | 1101–1108 | 2011–2012 | 4 more (1109–1112) ordered but never delivered, sold to WP&Y |
| White Pass & Yukon Route | E3000CC-DC | 6 | 3001–3006 | 2020 | 3001–3004 originally built for Qube; 3 ft gauge |
