UGL Rail C44aci

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C44aci
Australian Railroad Group AC4305 at North Dynon in September 2009
Type and origin Power type Diesel-Electric Builder UGL Rail, Broadmeadow Model GE Transportation C44aci Build date 2008-present Total produced 210
Specifications Configuration: ​  • UIC Co-Co Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge Length 22.0 m (72 ft 2 in) Loco weight 140 tonnes (high) 138 tonnes (med) 134 tonnes (low) Fuel type Diesel Prime mover GE 7FDL-16 Alternator GE GMG192 Traction motors GE 5GEB30 Cylinders 16
Performance figures Maximum speed 115 km/h (71 mph) Power output Pre-2010 Gross BHP: 4,400 hp (3,300 kW) Pre-2010 Nett THP: 4,264 hp (3,180 kW) 2010- onwards Gross BHP: 4,500 hp (3,400 kW) 2010- onwards Nett THP: 4,356 hp (3,248 kW) Tractive effort 535 kN (120,000 lbf)
Career Operators Aurizon Mineral Resources East Coast Rail Pacific National Qube Holdings Rail First Asset Management Southern Shorthaul Railroad Current owner Aurizon Centennial Coal Fletchers International Exports Mineral Resources Pacific National Qube Holdings Rail First Asset Management East Coast Rail Disposition 206 in service

The GE Transportation C44aci is a model of Australian heavy duty diesel electric locomotive designed by UGL Rail and built at the Broadmeadow factory. It is operated by a number of rail freight operators. The design is based on the National Rail NR class but with some modifications and upgraded features.