The 1600 class were introduced into service in 1962. They were built by English Electric Australia at their Rocklea Plant.
The 1600s were English Electrics first batch of branchline diesel-electrics to be used in Qld. They 1600s were all based at Alpha in the Central-West of the state.
All have now been withdrawn, with ¾ of the class scrapped. The other ¼ has been preserved by various preservation groups.
| Model Number | RSE92C |
|---|---|
| Builder | English Electric Australia, Rocklea |
| Locomotive Numbers | 1600-1617 |
| Number in Class | 18 |
| Introduced | 1962 |
| Gauge | Narrow Gauge (1,067mm or 3' 6") |
| Axles | Oº-Oº-Oº Oº-Oº-Oº Co-Co |
| Length | 13.46m |
| Mass | 62t |
| Engine | EE 6CSRKT |
| Generator/Alternator | EE 827 |
| Traction Motors | EE 540 |
| Power | 625kW / 838HP |
| Starting Tractive Effort | 185kN @ 30% adhesion |
| Continuous Tractive Effort | 133kN @ 13km/h |
| Speed | 80km/h (50mph) |
| Locomotive | Owner | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1603 | QR Heritage Division | Ipswich Workshops |
| 1604 | ARHS-Qld Division | Rosewood Railway Museum |
| 1613 | Longreach | Longreach (static display) |
| 1614 | ARHS-Qld Division | Archer Park Museum, Rockhampton |
| 1616 | Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway | Box Flat (Swanbank) |