AE Goodwin DL-500G

Built by AE Goodwin, Comeng

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

1,490 kW

1,998 hp

Weight

115 t

253,531 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1970–1973

40 units

Axle arrangement

Co'Co'

Overview of the AE Goodwin DL-500G

Discover the robust DL-500G diesel locomotive, a versatile powerhouse designed for freight transport.

Built by AE Goodwin and Comeng between 1970 and 1973, this Co'Co' classification locomotive boasts a formidable 1490 kW power output and can reach speeds of 120 km/h.

Operating on standard 1435 mm gauge tracks, the DL-500G has been a reliable workhorse for various Australian operators, including Engenco Limited, FreightCorp, and QUBE Logistics.

With a significant tractive effort of 231 kN and a weight of 115 tonnes, it's engineered to handle substantial loads efficiently.

The DL-500G represents the enduring strength and operational excellence of its era in Australian rail history.

AE Goodwin DL-500G technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	AE Goodwin, Comeng · 1970–197340 units
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	1,490 kW1,998 hp	1,998 hp
Tractive effort	231 kN51,931 lbf	51,931 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Width	2.93 m9 ft 7 in	9 ft 7 in
Height	4.24 m13 ft 11 in	13 ft 11 in
Weight	115 t253,531 lb	253,531 lb

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Operators of the AE Goodwin DL-500G

Railway companies that have operated the DL-500G, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Engenco Limited	Engenco 442	Australia
FreightCorp	FreightCorp 442	Australia
NSW Rail Transport Museum	NSWRTM 442	Australia
QUBE Logistics	QUBE 442	Australia
Rail First Asset Management	RailFirst 442	Australia
Southern and Silverton Rail	Silverton 442	Australia
Southern Shorthaul Railroad	SSR 442	Australia