description TasRail TR Class Overview
TasRail TR Class is a class of 17 diesel-electric locomotives built by Progress Rail in the United States in 2013 and 2014 for TasRail. The locomotives are numbered TR01 through TR17 and form a modern freight fleet operating on Tasmania’s railway network, where TasRail uses them for services including container, cement, mineral, and log traffic. Their PR22L design and diesel-electric power distinguish them from the older locomotive classes that preceded them in Tasmanian service.
help TasRail TR Class FAQ
How many locomotives are in the TasRail TR Class?
The class contains 17 diesel-electric locomotives, numbered TR01 through TR17. They form a modern freight fleet for Tasmania's railway network.
When were the TasRail TR Class locomotives built?
Progress Rail built the locomotives in the United States during 2013 and 2014. They entered TasRail service as part of a fleet renewal program.
What does TasRail use the TR Class for?
TasRail uses the TR locomotives for freight services across Tasmania. Their work includes hauling heavy trains on the island's mainline network.
Who manufactured the TasRail TR Class?
Progress Rail manufactured the TR Class for TasRail. Progress Rail is a major American railway equipment company.
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