VL class

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VL class
VL class
VL355 at North Dynon, Victoria
Power type Diesel-electric
Serial number VL351-VL362
Build date 2006
Total production 12
Configuration Co-Co
Gauge Standard Gauge
Prime mover EMD-16-645 E3C
Power output 2460 kW / 3300 HP

The VL class are an Australian diesel electric locomotives operated by Chicago Freight Car Leasing Australia. Built by Avteq in Melbourne, they use EMD components and are based upon the Freight Australia XR class design. The VL class (along with the RL class) are still being delivered to service, and have been leased to operators such as El Zorro and QRNational.

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(Privately owned)
Cs Class • FJ/FL/FQ classes • GL class • RL class • SCT class • TL class • VL class
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