VL class

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]

VL class
VL355 at North Dynon
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-electric
BuilderAvteq
Build date2006
Total produced12
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UICCo′Co′
 • CommonwealthCo-Co
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in)
Prime moverEMD 16-645E3C
Performance figures
Power output2,460 kW (3,300 hp)
Career
NumbersVL351-VL362

They have been hired to a variety of operators and operated in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. They are named after notable racehorses that have won the Melbourne Cup.

Multiple VL class locomotives have been transferred over to the Broad Gauge for use by QUBE. Most recently, VL353 was converted in January 2021. VL357 was converted to BG in November 2021, and VL351 was converted in February 2022.

Status table
NumberNameIn serviceGaugeStatusOperator
VL351DanehillFebruary 2007BroadIn ServiceQUBE Logistics
VL352Makybe Diva2007StandardStoredN/A
VL353Comic Court2007BroadIn ServiceQUBE Logistics
VL354Van der Hum2007StandardIn ServiceSouthern Shorthaul Railroad
VL355Black Knight2007StandardIn ServiceSouthern Shorthaul Railroad
VL356Gatum Gatum2008BroadIn ServiceQUBE Logistics
VL357Empire RoseApril 2008BroadIn ServiceQUBE Logistics
VL358Vintage CropMay 2008StandardStored, serviceableN/A
VL359Media PuzzleJuly 2008StandardStored, serviceableN/A
VL360Gurner's LaneJanuary 2008BroadIn ServiceQUBE Logistics
VL361At TalaqJanuary 2009StandardIn ServiceSCT Logistics
VL362EfficientMarch 2009StandardIn ServiceSydney Rail Services

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