Freightcorp 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 Freightcorp DL531 II

Discover the DL531 II, a robust diesel locomotive built by AE Goodwin between 1959 and 1970. This powerful workhorse features a Co'Co' axle configuration and is a testament to enduring engineering.

Refurbished by Freightcorp between 1998 and 2002, the DL531 II continues to deliver exceptional performance. Its top speed of 120 km/h and a tractive effort of 225 kN make it ideal for heavy freight operations.

Measuring 14.76 meters in length and running on standard 1435 mm gauge, this locomotive has a notable presence. It served Australian railways with FreightCorp as the FreightCorp PL class and later with Pacific National as the PN PL class.

Freightcorp 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