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

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]

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

Number Name In service
VL351 Danehill February 2007
VL352 Makybe Diva
VL353 Comic Court
VL354 Van der Hum
VL355 Black Knight
VL356 Gatum Gatum
VL357 Empire Rose April 2008
VL358 Vintage Crop May 2008
VL359 Media Puzzle July 2008
VL360 Gurner's Lane January 2008
VL361 At Talaq January 2009
VL362 Efficient March 2009

References

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