AE Goodwin DL531 II

Built by AE Goodwin

Top speed

120 km/h

75 mph

Power output

780 kW

1,046 hp

Weight

75 t

165,347 lb

Length

14.76 m

48 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1970

Overview of the AE Goodwin DL531 II

Discover the DL531 II, a robust diesel locomotive engineered for freight operations.

This reliable and capable locomotive played a significant role in the success of companies like FreightCorp and Pacific National in Australia.

The DL531 II boasts a powerful tractive effort of 225 kN and a top speed of 120 km/h, making it an excellent choice for demanding transport tasks.

With a 1435 mm gauge and an output of 780 kW, this locomotive is an impressive example of Australian railway engineering, in service since the 1950s and partially modernized to this day.

AE Goodwin DL531 II technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DL531
Built by	AE Goodwin · 1959–1970
Refurbished	Freightcorp 1998 - 2002 (7)
Top speed	120 km/h75 mph	75 mph
Power output	780 kW1,046 hp	1,046 hp
Tractive effort	225 kN50,582 lbf	50,582 lbf
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	Co'Co'
Length	14.76 m48 ft 5 in	48 ft 5 in
Width	2.97 m9 ft 9 in	9 ft 9 in
Height	4.27 m14 ft 0 in	14 ft 0 in
Weight	75 t165,347 lb	165,347 lb