New South Wales 442 class locomotive

New South Wales 442 class
44231 on a northbound freight train arriving at Casino in 1987
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderAE Goodwin, Auburn (34)
Comeng, Auburn (6)
Serial numberAlco G-6045-01 to G-6045-40
ModelAlco DL-500G
Build date1970–1973
Total produced40
RebuilderUGL Rail, Broadmeadow
Rebuild date2003–2004
Number rebuilt12
Specifications
Configuration:
 • UICCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Wheel diameter40 in (1,016 mm)
LengthOver headstocks:
57 ft 1 in (17.40 m),
Over coupler pulling faces
61 ft 3 in (18.67 m)
Width9 ft 7+12 in (2.93 m)
Height13 ft 11 in (4.24 m)
Axle load18 long tons 16 cwt (42,100 lb or 19.1 t)
Loco weight113 long tons 0 cwt (253,100 lb or 114.8 t)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel capacity1,200 imp gal
(5,500 L; 1,400 US gal)
Lubricant cap.165 imp gal
(750 L; 198 US gal)
Coolant cap.210 imp gal
(950 L; 250 US gal)
Sandbox cap.20 cu ft (0.57 m3)
Prime moverAs built: Alco 12-251C
GLs: General Electric 7-FDL12
RPM range400–1025
Engine typeFour-stroke V12 diesel
AspirationTurbocharged
Alternator44235–44240: Mitsubishi Alternator
Generator44201–44203: GT 586
44204–44205: AEI 5301
44206–44220: AEI 5302
44221–44234: AEI 5301
Traction motors44201–44220: GE 750
44221–44234: AEI 165
44235–44240: Mitsubishi MB-451-AUR
Cylinders12
Cylinder size9 in × 10.5 in
(229 mm × 267 mm)
Performance figures
Maximum speed120 km/h (75 mph)
Power outputGross:
2,150 hp (1,600 kW),
For traction:
2,000 hp (1,490 kW)
Tractive effort52,000 lbf (231.31 kN)
at 11.75 mph (18.9 km/h)
Career
OperatorsNSW Department of Railways
Number in class40
Numbers44201-44240
NicknamesJumbos
First run29 March 1971
Preserved44211
Current ownerRail First Asset Management
Qube Logistics
Southern Shorthaul Railroad
Disposition9 operational, 1 preserved, 12 rebuilt, 18 scrapped

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.