The 2150 class was a class of

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s built by

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for

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ways in 1978–1979.

History

The 2150 class were an evolution of the 2130 class. They differed by having a modular control system and the sandboxes relocated from the nose to the bogies. All were transferred to QR National in 2004, which became

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in 2012. In 2011, four were sold to

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entering service as the 2050 class. In August 2013, seven were exported to South Africa.2150 Class
Railpage Three were sold by Aurizon back to Queensland Rail in 2014.

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