The ACB class are six standard C44acis that entered service in 2011 and 2012, slightly more powerful than the earlier Cv43aci-based AC class. Two of them are part of Aurizon's Western Australian standard gauge fleet, while the other four work Hunter Valley coal trains in New South Wales.

References

'UGL Rail C44aci', Wikipedia (accessed October 2026)
'ACB Class', Railtram Australia (accessed October 2026)

Technical details

Model NumberC44aci
BuilderUGL Rail, Broadmeadow
Locomotive NumbersACB4401-ACB4406
Number in Class6
Introduced2011
GaugeStandard Gauge (1,435mm or 4' 8½")
AxlesOº-Oº-Oº Oº-Oº-Oº
Co-Co
Length22.0m
Mass134t (low) to 140t (high) depending on ballast
EngineGE 7FDL-16
Generator/AlternatorGE GMG192
Traction MotorsGE 5GEB30 (AC)
Speed115km/h

Class roster

6 of 6 locomotives
ACB4401--
ACB4402--
ACB4403--
ACB4404--
ACB4405--
ACB4406--