Australian diesel-electric locomotives
New South Wales 442 class |
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44231 on a northbound freight train arriving at Casino in 1987 |
Type and origin |
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Power type | Diesel-electric |
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Builder | AE Goodwin, Auburn (34) Comeng, Auburn (6) |
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Serial number | Alco G-6045-01 to G-6045-40 |
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Model | Alco DL-500G |
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Build date | 1970–1973 |
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Total produced | 40 |
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Rebuilder | UGL Rail, Broadmeadow |
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Rebuild date | 2003–2004 |
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Number rebuilt | 12 |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 120 km/h (75 mph) |
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Power output | Gross: 2,150 hp (1,600 kW), For traction: 2,000 hp (1,490 kW) |
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Tractive effort | 52,000 lbf (231.31 kN) at 11.75 mph (18.9 km/h) |
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The 442 class are a class of diesel locomotives built by AE Goodwin and Comeng, Auburn for the New South Wales Department of Railways between 1970 and 1973.