Railways and Tramways of Australia
6000 Class
Aurizon locomotives 6043, ACB405 and 6002 with a Down empty coal train passing East Maitland, 9 October 2020.
Road numbers:
6001–12, 6041–5
Operator:
Aurizon
Gauge:
1435 mm
Year of entry into service:
2009
Number built:
14
Model:
C44aci
Manufacturer:
United Group Rail
Manufacturing location:
Broadmeadow, NSW
Engine:
GE 7FDL
Traction power:
3184 kW
Wheel arrangement:
Co-Co
Weight:
134.0 t (low); 139.2 (high)
Length:
20.8 m
The 6000 Class units use the C44aci production model first used with the 92 Class, but since used with other locomotive classes throughout Australia. Twelve units entered service in 2009 and 2010, and additional five arrived in 2017 and 2018. They have been used in a range of duties, including Hunter Valley coal working and Melbourne-Adelaide intermodal service. Six members of the class were reclassified as ACA Class for use in Western Australia, but later returned to their original designation.