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Australian Railroad Group AC Class locomotive AC4308 was a special exhibit at an open day at Bassendean Railway Museum, Western Australia, 11 October 2009.

Road numbers:

AC4301–8

Operator:

Aurizon

Gauge:

1435 mm

Year of entry into service:

2009

Number built:

Model:

Cv43aci

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 AC Class units were originally obtained for working Koolyanobbing–Esperance iron ore freight. They have also been used in grain and other freight operations in Western Australia. The letter ‘v’ in the model designation indicates that the locomotive is equipped with variable power option, enabling fuel savings when operated in multiple with other similar units.