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.
Quick Facts Type and origin, Power type ...
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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