VL class

The VL class are a class of Australian diesel locomotives built by Avteq, Melbourne for Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia between February 2007 and March 2009.[1][2]

VL class
VL355 at North Dynon
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderAvteq
Build date2006
Total produced12
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICCo′Co′
  CommonwealthCo-Co
GaugeStandard Gauge, Broad Gauge
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3C
Performance figures
Power output2,460 kW (3,300 hp)
Career
NumbersVL351-VL362

They have been hired to a variety of operators and operated in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. They are named after notable racehorses that have won the Melbourne Cup.

Status table

NumberNameIn service
VL351DanehillFebruary 2007
VL352Makybe Diva
VL353Comic Court
VL354Van der Hum
VL355Black Knight
VL356Gatum Gatum
VL357Empire RoseApril 2008
VL358Vintage CropMay 2008
VL359Media PuzzleJuly 2008
VL360Gurner's LaneJanuary 2008
VL361At TalaqJanuary 2009
VL362EfficientMarch 2009

References

  1. VL Class Vicsig,net
  2. VL Class Locomotive CFCL Australia|
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