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Walkers/Hitachi Electric Tilt Train (300 series)

The Tilt Trains, which joined the QR Fleet in 1998 were produced by one of Evan Deakins Industries companies, Walkers Ltd. Maryborough and also Hitachi of Japan. These trains are operated on the Brisbane to Rockhampton Corridor, cutting at least 2-3 hours off of the original trip via the Spirit of Capricorn or any of the other North Coast Long Distance Trains. This is mainly achieved through the introduction of tilting technology.
A pneumatic ram smoothly assists the body of the carriage to “tilt” into the curves and enhances passenger comfort as the train powers through the countryside reaching speeds up to 160km/h

The trains are also fitted out with Air Conditioning, reclining seats, on-board monitors, drivers cam, trip information highlight, seat entertainment points, on-board toilets and fully appointed galleys. Train drivers also have access to full computerised information about the performance of the train.

These stainless steel bodied trains continue the successful use of this material on all existing suburban and intercity rolling stock.

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Technical Details
Unit Numbers301-304
Introduced1998
BuilderWalkers Ltd. Maryborough/Hitachi
GaugeNarrow Gauge (1,067mm or 3' 6")
Cars Per Train6
Total Length136m
Bogie Centres16,000mm
Bogie Wheelbase2.25m
Wheel Diameter810mm
Width2,837mm
Height over Roofline3,615mm
Height of Floor1,200mm
SpeedOperating - 160km/h (100mph)
Achieveable - 200km/h (131.25mph)
Traction Rating2720kW (16x170kW) DC Traction Motors
Tare Weight Total
- Tare MC1
- Tare T2 Car
- Tare M3 Car
- Tare M4 Car
- Tare T5 Car
- Tare MC6
269t
44t
47t
43t
43t
47t
45t
Gross Total Weight287t
Car Designations
- Motor Cab Car
- Trailer Car
- Motor Car

MC
T
M
Train ConsistMC-T-M-M-T-MC
Total Seats
- First Class
- Economy

30
280
Maximum Service Brake1.05m/s²
Brake SystemRegenerative electric and electro-pneumatic disc brakes
Traction SystemIGBT PWM 3 Level Inverters (8 off)
Climate Control2x 25kW per car
Maximum Tilt Angle
Class Roster