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National Locomotives
"EL" Class
The "EL" Class locomotive, road numbers 51-64, are ex-Australian National, now owned by CFCL Australia and leased to various operators. The power of these units is 3300hp. Each locomotive is named after a racehorse.
EL51
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EL51 named 'Might and Power' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 14th March 2009 Down Freight trailing GM36, leading 22 container/platforms passing Peak School Rd. L/C, Lara.
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EL52
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EL52 named 'Light Fingers' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th November 2012 Down Freight, leading EL64, and 39 empty coal hoppers passing over the Hunter River viaduct into Sandgate, Newcastle.
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EL54
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EL54 named 'Bonecrusher' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th January 2013 stabled, Junee Roundhouse/CFCL Australia Workshops sidings.
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EL55
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EL55 named 'Kensei' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 13th December 2007 Down Freight, leading RL302 and 45 container/platforms approaching Hamilton Hwy. L/C, Inverleigh.
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EL56
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EL56 named 'Doriemus' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 2nd June 2006 derailed, latched to EL58, Benalla loop QR National accident. Sightings courtesy Ewan McLean.
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EL57
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EL57 named 'Gunsynd' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th January 2013 shunting trailing GL101, leading 17 container/platforms just up from Junee station.
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EL58
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EL58 named 'Kingston Rule' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 15th January 2009 Down Freight leading G516, VL356, 2819, a crew car and 69 container/platforms passing Mt. Lofty station.
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EL60
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EL60 named 'Octagonal' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 24th January 2008 Up Freight, leading VL355 and 34 container/platforms leaving Gheringhap loop.
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EL61
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EL61 named 'Ethereal' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Photo courtesy Ewan McLean.
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EL62
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EL62 named 'Archer' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th November 2012 Down Freight trailing EL52, leading 39 empty coal hoppers passing over the Hunter River viaduct into Sandgate, Newcastle.
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EL63
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EL63 named 'Saintly' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 22nd June 2007 Up Freight trailing EL51, leading a crew car and 33 container/platforms passing McIntyres Rd. L/C, Lara.
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"GL" Class
The "GL" Class locomotive, road numbers 101-112, are ex-State Rail (NSW) rebuilt "442" class locomotives, now owned by CFCL Australia and leased to various operators. The power of these units is 3300hp. Each locomotive is named after a racehorse.
GL101
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GL101 named 'Think Big' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44207. Last sighted 8th January 2013 shunting, leading EL57 and 17 container/platforms just up from Junee station.
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GL102
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GL102 named 'Sunline' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44216. Last sighted 24th January 2006 stabled, Junee Roundhouse stabling bays.
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GL104
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GL104 named 'Jezabeel' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44230. Last sighted 4th December 2013 Up Freight leading 15 container/platforms, passing through Maroona.
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GL105
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GL105 named 'Lets Elope' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44201. Last sighted 16th November 2012 Up Freight, leading 17 container/platforms passing through Batesford.
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GL106
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GL106 named 'Subzero' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44218. Photo courtesy Ewan McLean.
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GL107
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GL107 named 'Rogan Josh' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Last sighted 15th August 2007 Up Freight trailing NR58, leading 44 steel wagons passing School Rd. L/C, Corio.
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GL108
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GL108 named 'Rain Lover' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44222. Last sighted 8th February 2007 Up Freight, trailing G519, G528, G529 and 53 container/platforms passing McIntyres Rd. L/C, Lara.
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GL109
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GL109 named 'Just a Dash' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. Photo courtesy Stephen Imrie.
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GL111
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GL111 named 'Galilee' features "CFCLA's" 'blue, silver and yellow' livery. This locomotive was previously 44222. Last sighted 22nd June 2007 Down Freight trailing G541, leading container/platforms passing Tallarook station. Photo courtesy Stephen Imrie.
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"GM" Class
The "GM" Class locomotive, road numbers 1-11 (four motor 'F class') and 12-47 (six motor 'S class'), are ex-Commonweatlh Railways, now owned by various companies. The power of the 'F class' units is 1500hp and of the 'S' class units is 1800hp.
GM4
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GM4 is no longer in service. It was withdrawn from service and scrapped. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
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GM10
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GM10 features "Southern Shorthaul Railroad's" 'black, white and yellow, ' livery. It is owned by CFCL Australia and operated by Southern Shorthaul Railroad. Last sighted 3rd June 2005 stabled, Dynon South yard, Melbourne.
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GM12
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GM12, still in "Australian National" 'green and yellow' livery, lays stored at Dynon South yard, Melbourne. It is unclear what lays ahead for this locomotive. Last sighted 13th July 2005 stored, Dynon South yard, Melbourne.
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GM14
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GM14 is no longer in service. It was withdrawn from service and used for spare parts. Photo courtesy Peter Donaghy.
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GM20
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GM20 is no longer in service. It was withdrawn from service and scrapped. Photo courtesy Peter Donaghy.
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GM22
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GM22 features "Southern Shorthaul Railroad's" 'black, white and yellow, ' livery. It is owned by CFCL Australia and operated by Southern Shorthaul Railroad. Last sighted 12th March 2011 Up Freight, leading S317 and 12 empty rail platforms passing Dry Creek Rd. L/C, Kilmore East.
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GM23
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GM23 is no longer in service. It was withdrawn from service and scrapped. Photo courtesy Peter Donaghy.
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GM24
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GM24 is no longer in service. It was withdrawn from service and scrapped. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
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GM28
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GM28 is now on static display at Port Pirie station, renumbered as GM22. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
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GM30
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GM30 is currently in storage. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
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GM32
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GM32 still features "Australian National" 'green and yellow' livery with 'GWA' decals. It is owned by Genesee & Wyoming Australia. Last sighted 24th January 2006 Up Freight, trailing GM38-Y, leading GM34, 4701 and container flats passing Cootamundra West station.
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GM34
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GM34 still features "Australian National" 'green and yellow' livery with 'GWA' decals. It is owned by Genesee & Wyoming Australia. Last sighted 24th January 2006 Up Freight, trailing GM38-Y and GM32, leading 4701 and container flats passing Cootamundra West station.
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GM36
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GM36, named 'C J Stomann' features "Commonwealth Railway's" 'maroan and grey' livery. It is owned and operated by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre. Last sighted 11th October 2011 Up Freight leading 442s2, TL152, T333 and 38 grain hoppers departing Gheringhap loop.
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GM38
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GM38 still features "Australian National" 'green and yellow' livery. It is owned and operated by Australian Railway Group. Last sighted 24th January 2006 Up Freight, leading GM32, GM34, 4701 and container flats passing Cootamundra West station.
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GM40
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GM40 still features "Australian National" 'green and yellow' livery. It is owned and operated by Genesee & Wyoming Australia. Last sighted 27th October 2011 Up Freight trailing 2207, leading GM42, ALF24 and 33 grain hoppers passing Mt. Lofty station.
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GM41
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GM41 is no longer in service. It was withdrawn from service and used for spare parts. Photo courtesy Peter Donaghy.
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GM42
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GM42 features "Australian Railway Group's" 'orange and black' livery with 'GWA' decals. It is owned by Genesee & Wyoming Australia. Last sighted 27th October 2011 Up Freight trailing 2207 and GM40, leading ALF24 and 33 grain hoppers passing Mt. Lofty station.
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GM43
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GM43 features "Australian Railway Group's" 'orange and black' livery with 'GWA' decals. It is owned by Genesee & Wyoming Australia. Last sighted 13th December 2007 Down Freight trailing NR83, G513 and G514, leading 57 container/platform/vans leaving Gheringhap loop.
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GM46
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GM46 still features "Australian National" 'green and yellow' livery with 'GWA' decals. It is owned by Genesee & Wyoming Australia. Last sighted 27th January 2007 stabled, Tailem Bend freight yard sidings.
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"L" Class
The "L" Class locomotive, road numbers 251-276 are ex-Westrail (WA), now owned by various companies. The power of these units is 3300hp.
L252
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L252, named 'Kurra Kurraka' is now 2215, owned and operated by ARG a QR Company. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
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L253
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L253 is now LZ3119, owned and operated by ARG a QR Company. Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
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L254
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L254, named 'Enterprise NCC 1701' in "ATN" style livery. An ex- ATN locomotive, it is now owned and operated by Pacific National. Last sighted 5th April 2005 stabled, Dynon South yard, Melbourne.
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L270
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L270, named 'Red Dwarf' now features "Pacific National's" 'pacnat' style livery. An ex-ATN locomotive, it is now owned and operated by Pacific National. Last sighted 18th November 2006 Down Freight leading 8177, 7 Vic style & 19 NSW style grain hoppers entering Gheringhap loop, the "last 'ATN' train."
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L276
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L276 lays stored at Dynon South yard, Melbourne latched behind another L class locomotive. This locomotive has since been rebuilt as LZ3120 and is owned and operated by ARG, a QR Company. Last sighted 13th July 2005 stored, Dynon South yard, Melbourne.
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"LDP" Class
The "LDP" Class locomotive, road numbers 001-009 where purpose built by DownerEDi for their leasing subsidiary, Locomotive Demand Power. The power of these units is 4300hp. All the LDP class locomotives are currently leased to Queensland Rail National.
LDP001
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LDP001 features "DownerEDi Rail's" 'Blue and White' livery with QRN logos. Last sighted 8th January 2013 Down Freight trailing LDP004, leading LDP002 and container/platforms departing Junee station.
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LDP002
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LDP002 features "DownerEDi Rail's" 'Blue and White' livery with QRN logos. Last sighted 8th January 2013 Down Freight trailing LDP004 and LDP002, leading container/platforms departing Junee station. Photo courtesy Ewan McLean.
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LDP003
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LDP003 features "DownerEDi Rail's" 'Blue and White' livery with QRN logos. Last sighted 15th December 2009 Up Freight leading 6002, 6004 and 55 container/platforms passing Peak School Rd. L/C, Lara.
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LDP004
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LDP004 features "Queensland Rail National's" 'QRN Black, Maroon and Yellow' livery. Last sighted 8th January 2013 Down Freight leading LDP001, LDP002 and container/platforms departing Junee station.
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LDP005
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LDP005 features "Queensland Rail National's" 'QRN Black, Maroon and Yellow' livery. Last sighted 9th January 2013 Up Freight, leading LDP008, 6021, SCT vans and container/platform/wells departing Junee station after a crew change. Photo courtesy Ewan McLean.
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LDP006
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LDP006 features "Queensland Rail National's" 'QRN Black, Maroon and Yellow' livery. Last sighted 20th August 2010 Up Freight trailing LDP008, X54 and X53, leading 53 container/platforms passing Dry Creek Rd. L/C, Kilmore East.
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LDP007
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LDP007 features "Queensland Rail National's" 'QRN Black, Maroon and Yellow' livery. Last sighted 27th July 2012 Down Freight trailing 6008, leading 77 container/platform/wells passing through Gheringhap loop.
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LDP008
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LDP008 features "Queensland Rail National's" 'QRN Black, Maroon and Yellow' livery. Last sighted 9th January 2013 Up Freight trailing LDP005, leading 6021, SCT vans and container/platform/wells departing Junee station after a crew change.
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