Sunday, August 8, 2010

New locomotive: 2000 class railcar

The "2000" class railcars are self-propelled diesel railcars which are used by TransAdelaide on the Adelaide metropolitan rail network. They were built by Commonwealth Engineering and entered service in 1980. They acquired the nickname "Jumbos" due to the raised driving cab, similar to that of the Boeing 747 "Jumbo Jet". This raised cab was designed so that two passengers could sit at the front or rear window, or in a 3 car set look into the leading trailer. There are 29 currently in operation.

The real specifications for this locomotives are (taken from wikipedia):
  • Units built: 12 (2000, engines) / 18 (2100, trailers)
  • Total unit length: N/A
  • Weight: 68 t (2000) / 42 t (2100)
  • Top speed: 140 km/h (limited to 90 km/h in service)
  • Power output: 746 kW / engine

Three car train of TransAdelaide


Adelaide Rail Picture


Simutrans screenshot


Simutrans object data

TypeDiesel Multiple Unit
Name2000 class2000 class car
FreightPassengersPassengers
Capacity64104
Max.Speed140 Km/h140 Km/h
Power746 kWN/A
Intro Year19801980
Retire YearN/AN/A


You can download the addon for the original livery at The Simutrans Boxroom.

For more information on this locomotive check the following links:

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