Written By: Alex Thorn
Photos By: Dean Jones, Ian Green, Thomas Bulic, Thomas McIntosh, Macauley Haywood, Wyatt Crothers, Jack Martin,
Simon Barber, Alex Thorn, Campbell Ellis and Chris Nuthall
Page Last Updated: 5/11/20
The UGL Rail C44aci is a 4,270/4,350hp locomotive which has seen use under various freight operators in Australia. The units were designed by UGL Rail and built at their Broadmeadow factory in NSW. The first of these units entered service in 2008 with Pacific National’s 92 class locomotives. These units came about when PN contacted UGL for an upgraded NR class type unit, and a locomotive to match the performance of their existing 90 class units. They differ from QR National’s 5000 class, which are heavier and more modernised versions of the NR class designed for coal traffic in the Hunter Valley in NSW, introduced from 2005. This model did not suit PN’s requirements because of their heavier axle load, which was above the limit of most railway lines. The most direct competition in the modern day locomotive market in Australia, is with Downer EDI Rail’s GT46C Ace. RailCorp conducted testing between the two units, which resulted in the Downer model outperforming UGLs.
The NR’s Cv40-9i design and model was retained but with modifications including a more powerful GE 7FDL-16 engine, an enlarged radiator size, AC traction equipment, new fabricated bogie design as well as other body and cab modifications. They are identifiable from NR class units as their larger radiator overhangs each side at the rear of the long end. Weight of the locomotives can be adjusted by fuel loads depending on the line and services that the units are operating.
The NR’s Cv40-9i design and model was retained but with modifications including a more powerful GE 7FDL-16 engine, an enlarged radiator size, AC traction equipment, new fabricated bogie design as well as other body and cab modifications. They are identifiable from NR class units as their larger radiator overhangs each side at the rear of the long end. Weight of the locomotives can be adjusted by fuel loads depending on the line and services that the units are operating.
PHC002-PHC001 with SRS freight #1595 at Aberdeen. (15/9/19)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
9309 shunts in the MST near South Dynon. (2/5/13)
Photo By: Ian Green |
92 Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 15 Operational: 15 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
9212-CF4404-CF4412 at High St with #HV259 PN coal train. (25/4/16)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
The first batch of C44aci models were ordered by Pacific National as the 92 class. These locomotives were in service between 2008 and 2009, as PN had seen how successful the 5000 class operated by QR National were in the Hunter Valley. PN would adopt a lighter design as some of their coal routes would not handle the full 180 tons of the 5000 class C40aci units. These locomotives have a very similar performance to the older and heavier 90 class, also solely used on coal services. The 92s were originally intended for intermodal work too, however would not see services between Sydney and Brisbane or Melbourne until 2012, before the 93 class introduction. 15 units were constructed in this class numbered 9201 to 9215. All units are in service currently on Hunter Valley coal traffic.
9209-TT127-TT121 with a Boggabri coal train at High Street. (15/6/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
9214-9312-9208 with a loaded coal train at Whittingham. (2/10/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
9210-9305-9318 with #HV219 at East Maitland. (2/10/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
9209-9202-9203 with #BE923 at Ardglen. (28/5/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
Aug 2008 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
12 Sep 2008 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
19 Sep 2008 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
18 Oct 2008 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
24 Oct 2008 - Present |
Operational |
|
9206 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2008 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
30 Jan 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
20 Feb 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
15 Mar 2009 - Present |
Operational |
93 Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 24 Operational: 24 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
9310-9305 with #6MW2 at Gunning. (16/3/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
From 2012, Pacific National took delivery of the first 6 93 class C44aci locomotives which were introduced for intermodal freight transport between Melbourne and Brisbane. They are essentially the same as the previous 92 class locos. Another 5 units were ordered and delivered in 2013, and by 2017, 20 93 class units were in service. These units were used on intermodal service to Adelaide and could also be seen on the Overland passenger service for a period. The locomotives would be used in intermodal service for a period before being used on coal traffic in NSW primarily. In 2020, further units were introduced to traffic with the latest being 9324 in May 2020. They have since returned to intermodal service between Melbourne and Adelaide primarily.
9305-9307-9310-9312 with #6WM2 at Albion. (2/12/18)
Photo By: Thomas McIntosh |
9303-9204-9208 with a Maules Creek coal train at Boggabri. (29/5/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
9321-9324 lead Pacific National intermodal #7AM5 into Gheringhap Loop. (14/6/20)
Photo By: Macauley Haywood
Photo By: Macauley Haywood
9314-9312-9311 with a Maules Creek coalie at Minimbah. (22/1/20)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
9302 shunts near the MST at South Dynon. (20/1/13)
Photo By: Ian Green |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
14 Jul 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
14 Jul 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
9303 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
25 Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
25 Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
15 Jul 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
9306 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
15 Jul 2012 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
8 Mar 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
9308 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
8 Mar 2013 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
8 Mar 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
6 Apr 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
9311 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
6 Apr 2013 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
1 Nov 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
1 Nov 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
9314 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
18 Jan 2014 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
18 Jan 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
5 Feb 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
9317 |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
5 Feb 2014 - Present |
Operational |
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
13 Jan 2017 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
13 Jan 2017 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
19 Jan 2017 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
23 Apr 2020 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
30 Apr 2020 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
29 May 2020 - Present |
Operational |
|
PN Blue & Yellow |
Pacific National |
29 May 2020 - Present |
Operational |
6000/6020/6040/ACB/ACC Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 35 Operational: 34 Stored: 1 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
6010-6022-6044 with Aurizon grain 6QK5 at Euchareena. (21/3/20)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
During 2009, QR National made an order of 12 6000 class C44aci units for use on coal haulage in the Hunter Valley. These units were to be fitted with electronically controlled pneumatic braking equipment for the coal wagons they were to use. Some units were used by QRN subsidiary ARG in Western Australia. They were known as AC class and were painted in their yellow and red scheme. 6 further ACB class were constructed for WA operations in particular, entering service from 2011 in QRN/Aurizon livery. 3 further locos known as ACC class entered service from 2013. Standard 6000 class units were initially painted in the yellow, maroon and black livery, later Aurizon livery. They were used on coal and QRN intermodal services between Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, until these operations ceased in 2017. They allowed QRN to retire older CLP/CLF classes from intermodal traffic. Standard QRN 6000s have also been used in Western Australia as ACA class, to distinguish them from other intermodal locos. In 2012, the first of the 9 6020 class units were delivered. These were also used on intermodal services, and are now found in coal traffic. From 2017, the new 6040 class of 5 further units were delivered.
6009-6006 with Aurizon Intermodal #7MB7 at Wards River on the NSW North Coast. (13/9/15)
Photo By: Dean Jones
Photo By: Dean Jones
6008-6001 with #TM85 Aurizon coal at Moss Vale. (23/4/20)
Photo By: Wyatt Crothers |
6028-6045-6009 with #7AQ4 Aurizon grain at Snowtown. (5/9/20)
Photo By: Jack Martin |
6003-6007 with a coal train from Wongawilli at Unanderra. (12/7/17)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
6003-CLP9 with #6PM1 at Toodyay. (24/9/10)
Photo By: Simon Barber |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
Canary |
Aurizon |
30 Sep 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
QRN w/ AZ Logos |
Aurizon |
5 Nov 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
AZ 'Fruit Salad' |
Aurizon |
Nov 17 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
27 Nov 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
QRN w/ AZ Logos |
Aurizon |
Nov 2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
QRN |
Aurizon |
6 Jan 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
22 Jan 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
2009 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
16 Aug 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
29 Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
31 Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
14 Nov 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
1 Nov 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
8 Nov 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
6 Dec 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
23 Nov 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
24 Feb 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
24 Feb 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
3 Feb 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
3 Apr 2017 - Present |
Operational |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
8 Apr 2017 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
31 Oct 2018 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
31 Oct 2018 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
31 Oct 2018 - Present |
Operational |
|
ACB4401 |
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
22 Sep 2011 - Present |
Operational |
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
29 Sep 2011 - Present |
Stored |
|
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
12 Dec 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
ACB4404 |
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
ACB4405 |
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
30 Jan 2012 |
Operational |
ACB4406 |
Pineapple |
Aurizon |
Unknown - Present |
Operational |
CF Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 12 Operational: 12 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
CF4401-CF4406-CF4402 with a down PN coal at Lochinvar. (16/9/12)
Photo By: Chris Nuthall |
Introduced between 2011 and 2013, CFCLA ordered 12 C44aci model units from UGL to hire out to major freight operators in Australia, in two orders of 6. The units are numbered CF4401 to CF4412. The locomotives have been hired to operators such as Pacific National, Qube, Aurizon, SCT and SRS. Most units wear the standard CFCLA blue, yellow and silver livery, asides CF4412 which is painted in a special ‘Black Caviar’ livery. It is coloured pink, black and silver, the colours of the racehorse’s jockey of which it is named. CF4407 and CF4408 were completed in CFCLA colours however after delivery they were almost immediately repainted into Freightliner colours before they entered service with the respective company. After Freightliner ceased operation, they were repainted back into CFCLA livery. In April 2014, CF4401, CF4403, CF4409 and CF4410 were hauled to UGL Bassendean and then trucked to the Pilbara for long term lease to Rio Tinto. After they returned, units CF4401 and CF4409 were sold to Aurizon in 2016 and are now painted in their all over yellow livery for coal work in the Hunter Valley.
CF4403-SCT009-SCT005 with #4PM9 near Corio. (28/3/20)
Photo By: Alex Thorn |
CF4407-CF4408 with #1581 at Koolewong. (2/10/18)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
CF4409-6024-6027 with a down coal train at Whittingham. (11/5/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
CF4404-1435 with #1311 at Cullerin. (18/11/19)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
CF4412-CF4404-CF4411 with #TM04 at Bargo River. (4/6/17)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
CF4410-SCT-CSR-CSR lead #7PM9 through Moorabool. (5/11/19)
Photo By: Macauley Haywood |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Begun Service |
Operational |
Canary |
Aurizon |
9 Dec 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
9 Dec 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
9 Dec 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
2 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
2 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
CF4406 |
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
2 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
30 May 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
30 May 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
Canary |
Aurizon |
30 May 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
30 May 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
CFCLA |
CFCLA |
7 Jun 2013 - Present |
Operational |
|
Black Caviar |
CFCLA |
7 Jun 2013 - Present |
Operational |
CEY Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 7 Operational: 7 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
CEY004-FIE001-FIE002 at Euchareena with 8148 Export train. (11/2/17)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
In 2012, Centennial Coal ordered 7 C44aci locomotives from UGL which would become their CEY class. They are numbered CEY001 to CEY007. They are painted yellow and light green colours, with an SSR design, as SSR operate the locomotives on behalf of the coal company. All units are used on Hunter Valley coal services.
CEY005-6045 with #D402N to Broadmeadow at East Maitland. (23/10/18)
Photo By: Brad White |
CEY005-CEY001-CEY006 with #TM04 at Tahmoor. (29/7/16)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
CEY007-CEY005-CEY002 pass through Maldon with SSR coal train #TM02 to Kooragang Island. (29/7/17)
Photo By: Dean Jones
Photo By: Dean Jones
CEY003-CEY001-CEY007 with #AR03 to Airly at Springwood. (22/4/19)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
CEY002-CEY007-CEY006 at Lochinvar with #BC257 to Bulga. (16/4/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
9 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
9 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
9 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
22 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
22 Feb 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
23 Mar 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
SSR Centennial |
SSR |
28 Mar 2012 - Present |
Operational |
GWU Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 11 Operational: 11 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
GWU002-GWU003-ALF20-FQ01 at Bishops Loop with 2182S. (25/4/15)
Photo By: Jack Martin |
From April 2012, GWA took delivery of the first C44aci locomotives it had ordered from UGL which became GWU class. 11 units were part of the order, however the final 2 went to Pacific National to become 93 class. Another two intended for GWA went to MRL. These final locomotives were part of a planned second batch for 2013 which never eventuated. This left GWU001 to GWU009 with GWA. All locomotives were in service by June 2012, and wear the standard GWA orange and black livery. Initially, the locomotives were largely confined to South Australian operations, also being used on intermodal services to Darwin. Grain operations into Victoria would also see the class used, but only as far as Dimboola. A number of the fleet have moved into Hunter Valley coal operation along with acquired XRN class from Glencore after that company ceased. The XRNs retain their original classification but all are now painted in GWA livery. GWA has now been rebranded as One Rail Australia.
GWU002-GWU001-GWU003-GWA006-GWA007 at Laverton. (5/4/12)
Photo By: Ian Green |
GWU001 leads a down coal train through Craven. (30/5/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
GWU002-FQ04 leads GWA intermodal #7AD1 through Yorkeys Crossing. (20/2/16)
Photo By: Dean Jones
Photo By: Dean Jones
GWU004 leads loaded coal train #DU604 through Craven. (23/7/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
GWU008-G535-G533-GWA003 with #5AQ7 GWA at Neilrex. (7/3/20)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
4 Apr 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
4 Apr 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
4 Apr 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
2 May 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
2 May 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
5 Jun 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
5 Jun 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
5 Jun 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
ORA Orange w/ GWA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
13 Jun 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWU010 |
ORA Orange w/ ORA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
29 Nov 2020 - Present |
Operational |
GWU011 |
ORA Orange w/ ORA Logos |
One Rail Australia |
4 Dec 2020 - Present |
Operational |
MRL Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 6 Operational: 6 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
MRL001-MRL004 with 4035 at Swan View. (24/8/17)
Photo By: Simon Barber |
MRL acquired 4 C44aci units for Western Australian ore traffic, after the units were cancelled in an order for CRL (intended to become CRL class). Another 2 would also be acquired from a cancelled GWA GWU class order. They were eventually repainted into MRL’s red, black and grey livery and were transferred to WA. The units entered service in 2014, and would regularly be transferred to Melbourne’s UGL facility for maintenance for a couple of years. This was discontinued when maintenance could be undertaken locally. All remain in service, sometimes working with hired NR class when members of the MRL fleet are unavailable.
MRL003-MRL004-NR99 with #3032 ex Jaurdi at Bellevue. (5/8/14)
Photo By: Simon Barber |
MRL005-MR002 with #2032 at Millendon Junction. (8/12/14)
Photo By: Simon Barber |
MRL006-MRL003 with #6035 at Swan View. (26/9/14)
Photo By: Simon Barber |
MRL001 leads a light engine to the LPC at Dock Link Road. (3/5/15)
Photo By: Ian Green |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
MRL Black & Red |
Pacific National |
15 Jun 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
MRL Black & Red |
Pacific National |
5 Jul 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
MRL Black & Red |
Pacific National |
15 Jun 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
MRL Black & Red |
Pacific National |
7 Jul 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
MRL Black & Red |
Pacific National |
Aug 2014 - Present |
Operational |
|
MRL Black & Red |
Pacific National |
Sep 2014 - Present |
Operational |
FIE Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 3 Operational: 3 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
FIE002-FIE001-FIE003 at Emu Heights with 8148. (6/8/17)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
In December 2014, FIE purchased 3 C44aci locomotives from UGL. These would become the FIE class numbered FIE001 to FIE003. SSR operate the services for FIE, which are container trains between Dubbo to Port Botany in NSW. These services were previously Qube operated. All continue on this service.
FIE002-FIE003-FIE001 with #8148 at Picton. (6/5/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
FIE003-FIE001-FIE002 with #8148 at Euchareena. (3/2/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
FIE001-FIE002-FIE003 with #8178 at Liddell Lake. (22/12/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
FIE001-FIE002-FIE003 with #8178 at Point Clare. (22/12/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
Locomotive Status
Click on underlined Road No. for more photos
PHC Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 2 Operational: 2 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
PHC002-PHC001 with #1595 at Ravensworth. (15/9/19)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
In March 2016, Crawfords Freightlines took delivery of their 2 PHC class C44aci locomotives from UGL. These locomotives began running as the permanent power for the container services between Sandgate to Port Botany. PHC001 is named ‘Carrot’ and PHC002 is named ‘Spud’, as owner Peter Crawford previously grew vegetables on his farm at Singleton. Both units are painted in Crawfords Freightlines’ red, grey and white livery. When in service, the units replaced hired power, mainly the Greentrains C class. Both remain on the service they are intended for.
PHC001-PHC002 with #2194N at Towrang. (3/6/19)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
PHC002-EL64-PHC001 with #1547 at Mascot. (20/6/20)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
The culprit's of the Crawford's log train #1595, PHC002 and PHC001 power out of Aberdeen en route to Werris Creek. (1/10/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic
Photo By: Thomas Bulic
Locomotive Status
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XRN Class
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Locomotive Info:
Type: Diesel-Electric Manufactured: United Group Limited (UGL) Number Built: 30 Operational: 30 Loco Length: 22 Meters Weight: 134 tonne Engine: GM 7FDL-16 Generator: GE GMG192 Traction Motors: GE 5GEB30 Horsepower: 4520 Max Speed: 115 km/h |
XRN003-XRN014-XRN022 at East Maitland with GWA coal #MN197. (15/4/18)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
Between 2010 and 2012, mining company Xstrata took delivery of 30 XRN class locomotives of the C44aci type from UGL. The locomotives are numbered XRN001 to XRN030 and operate in the Hunter Valley for coal operations. Units were painted in Xstrata’s blue, grey and yellow livery. In 2013, Xstrata was acquired by Glencore, with units receiving new signage but retained their original colours. Genesee & Wyoming Australia in turn took over Glencore operations in 2016 and all units have been repainted onto GWA livery, identical to the GWU class fleet. Units have retained their original classification and continue to work on GWA/One Rail Australia’s coal operations in the Hunter Valley.
XRN001-XRN009-XRN025 with #MO229 at Thornton. (27/7/19)
Photo By: Campbell Ellis |
XRN005-XRN010-XRN009 with #MR938 at Tarro. (3/11/17)
Photo By: Dean Jones |
XRN026-XRN005 with a ballast train at Martins Creek at Tighes Hill. (10/7/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
XRN004-XRN014-XRN008 with #UL191 at Minimbah. (10/7/19)
Photo By: Thomas Bulic |
Locomotive
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Road No. |
Livery |
Owner |
Service Life |
Current State |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2010 - Present |
Operational |
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GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Sep 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Oct 2010 - Present |
Operational |
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XRN005 |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Nov 2010 - Present |
Operational |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Nov 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Nov 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2010 - Present |
Operational |
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GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
XRN013 |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2011 - Present |
Operational |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Oct 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Oct 2010 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2011 - Present |
Operational |
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GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Nov 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Nov 2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2011 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Aug 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
Sep 2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
|
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
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XRN027 |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
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GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
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XRN030 |
GWA Orange |
One Rail Australia |
2012 - Present |
Operational |
All information sourced from Wikipedia, https://www.railtram.com.au/c44aci-model-locomotives, Vicsig, Vicrailways and Railpage