VL class

VL class

VL355 at North Dynon
Type and origin
Power type Diesel-electric
Builder Avteq
Serial number VL351-VL362
Build date 2006
Total produced 12
Specifications
Configuration Co-Co
Gauge Standard Gauge
Prime mover EMD-16-645 E3C
Performance figures
Power output 2460 kW / 3300 HP

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. Some are named after notable Australian racehorses.

Status table

NumberNameDate
VL351DanehillFeb 2007
VL352Makybe Diva
VL353Comic Court
VL354Van der Hum
VL355Black Knight
VL356Gatum Gatum
VL357Empire RoseApril 2008
VL358Vintage CropMay 2008
VL359July 2008
VL360
VL361
VL362EfficientMarch 2009

References

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