Railways and Tramways of Australia
XRN Class
XRN029, XRN002 and XRN015 with a Down empty coal train approaching Maitland, 12 February 2025.
Road numbers:
XRN001–30
Operator:
Magnetic Rail Group
Gauge:
1435 mm
Year of entry into service:
2010
Number built:
30
Model:
C44aci
Manufacturer:
UGL
Manufacturing location:
Broadmeadow, NSW
Engine:
GE 7FDL
Traction power:
3248 kW
Wheel arrangement:
Co-Co
Weight:
134.0 t (low); 139.2 (high)
Length:
20.8 m
The XRN Class entered service in 2010 with mining company Xstrata and are now owned by Magnetic Rail Group. They share the C44aci production model that is in service with various freight operators in Australia. A total of 30 XRN Class units were in service by 2012, representing Australia’s largest fleet of C44aci units. They operate in Hunter Valley coal haulage.