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Diesel locomotive

Freight Australia XR class

Built by Freight Australia, PN

Top speed
115 km/h
71 mph
Weight
124 t
273,373 lb
Length
18.34 m
60 ft 2 in
Years built
2004–2006
9 units
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

Overview of the Freight Australia XR class

Explore the powerful XR class diesel locomotive, designed for heavy-duty freight transport in Australia.

Built by Freight Australia and operated by Pacific National as the PN XR between 2004 and 2006, this robust locomotive boasts exceptional efficiency.

Featuring a Co'Co' axle configuration, it provides superior traction for demanding rail operations.

Measuring 18.34 meters and weighing 124 tons, the XR class achieves a top speed of 115 km/h and delivers an impressive 385 kN of tractive effort, ensuring reliable performance.

Freight Australia XR class technical specifications

Value
Built byFreight Australia, PN · 2004–20069 units
Top speed115 km/h71 mph
Tractive effort385 kN86,551 lbf
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length18.34 m60 ft 2 in
Weight124 t273,373 lb
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Operators of the Freight Australia XR class

Railway companies that have operated the XR class, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Pacific NationalPN XRAustralia

Freight Australia XR class photos

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