The 71s are Pacific National's Queensland electrics, Siemens E40 AG-V1s built in Munich to the same design as Aurizon's 3800 class. PN ordered 23 in 2008 when it moved into Central Queensland coal, the first one turned up in February 2009, and the order went up to 32 in July 2010. They're numbered 7101 to 7142 and spend their lives on coal trains.

References

'Siemens E40 AG-V1', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)

Technical details

Model NumberE40 AG-V1
BuilderSiemens Mobility, Munich
Locomotive Numbers7101-7142
Introduced2009
AxlesOº-Oº Oº-Oº Oº-Oº
Bo-Bo-Bo
GaugeNarrow Gauge (1,067mm or 3' 6")
Length20.4m
Electrical EquipmentSiemens (25kV 50Hz AC)
Traction MotorsSiemens 1TB2622
Power4000kW / 5360HP
Starting Tractive Effort450kN
Speed80km/h