Locomotives
We can source, supply, build new or rebuild locomotives.
Big Five Rail in partnership with African Rail Systems can source and supply any locomotive needed for the job from anywhwere in the world.
Ranging from:
- New locomotives
- Diesel locomotives
- Electric locomotives
- Dual powered locomotives
- Refurbished
- Refurbished locomotives are pre-owned and serviced with the necessary parts to bringit back to almost new, this is far more cost effective route however they’re not in the market for very long.
Diesel locomotives
Models:
- SAC20
- SAC30
- SAC40
- G30
Rail gauge:
- 610mm narrow
- 1000mm metric
- 1067mm cape
- 1435mm standard
Info:
- New or refurbished
- DC or AC
- Microprocessors
- Arctic, Desert or temperate climate
- 1650 – 4200HP
Electric locomotives
Models:
- EAC40
- EAC60
- EAC50
Rail gauge:
- 1000mm metric
- 1067mm cape
- 1435mm standard
Info:
- 25kv AC
- 3kv DC
- 50kv AC (EAC50)
- Dual 3kV DC and 25kv AC
- 4000 or 6000HP
- Single or Dual cab
Dual Powered locomotives
Models:
- DED40
- DED60
Rail gauge:
- 1000mm metric
- 1067mm cape
- 1435mm standard
Info:
- 25kv AC / 3kv DC 3000HP / 3000HP Diesel
- 25kv AC / 3kv DC 4000HP/ 4000HP Diesel
- Single or dual cab
Shunting locomotives
- Models:
- Funkey
- Hunslet
- Ajax
- Achilles
- Hercules
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Weight:
- 8 to 80 tons
- Condition:
- New
- Refurbished
- Applications:
- Grain silos
- Ports
- Loading terminals
- Mines
Heavy Shunting locomotives
- Models:
- GE (General Electric)
- EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel)
- Fuel type:
- Diesel
- Electric
- Weight:
- 60 to 120 tons
- Power output:
- Special features:
- Slow speed controls
- Condition:
- New
- Refurbished
- Applications:
- Rapid loading terminals
- Ports
- 800 to 3000HP
