CFCLA operates the largest independent lease fleet of locomotives in Australia, the fleet ranging from modern high horsepower mainline locomotives to smaller lightweight branch line and shunting units.

The first of the new Australian Horsepower GL class .Think Big. rolled off the production line in January 2003, are now available for lease along with the remaining 11 units. All are leased to the major operators and shippers.

These GL units are dual-cab 3000hp units, equipped with GE 7FDL12 power plant and six GE752 traction motors. To improve performance and haulage capacity they are fitted with GE's state-of-the-art "Bright Star" microprocessor control system. With a tractive effort of 346kN at 18 km/h, based on 28% adhesion, they have a haulage capacity equal to Pacific National's 81 class, and Freight Australia's G class locomotives.

The GL class locomotives are suitable to partner up with CFCLA's 13 EL class locomotives which have been re-geared for freight haulage.

Complimenting the high horsepower locomotives, the older mainline locomotives are suited to metropolitan workings. Ranging from 1500hp to 2000hp, these locomotives provide daily reliability to customers.

Branchline locomotives are becoming increasingly important and many railway lines serving rural facilities are being restricted by axle load weights. CFCLA's KL and T class locomotives are well suited to branchline workings with both locos having an axle load of 13.5t and 17.25t respectively. Both locomotives put out over 875 horsepower each. The 2 J Class locomotives are ideal for terminal shunting operations. CFCLA has purchased many 1000HP and 2000HP older locomotives in the market to supplement its requirement for port shuttles and track upgrade work.

CFCLA's locomotive fleet is over 70 units strong and will continue to grow through 2007/08 with a target of 100 locomotives in its fleet by 2010.

Mainline Locomotives (hp>3000)

CFCLA currently own 38 modern high horsepower mainline locomotives. These are made up of both single and double ended units.

These high horsepower locomotives are suited to high speed interstate intermodal work, as well as heavy bulk commodity intrastate haulage.

Datasheets (hp>3000)

• C  Class
• EL Class
• G Class
• GL Class
• VL Class

Mainline Locomotives (hp<2000)

CFCLA have acquired a number of former government and private operator mainline locomotives in the last 5 years. These are all in the 1500-2000hp range, and are made up of both EMD and ALCo units.

The older mainline units are suited to regional or metropolitan workings, including port shuttles and infrastructure work trains.

6 former West Coast Railway locomotives, being overhauled during 2005/06 will add to the already flexible lease fleet offered by CFCLA. It is anticipated that some of these will be available on the broad gauge.

Datasheets (hp<2000)

• 442 Class
• B Class
• FL Class
• HL Class
• S Class

Branchline Locomotives (hp<1000)

CFCLA have both Bo-Bo and Co-Co arranged locomotives, with varying axle loads. Ideal for branch line and terminal work. Branchline locos are available on both the Broad and Standard Gauge networks.

Many of the Branchline locomotives have been heavily utilised on port shuttle, local transfer trains, and infrastructure trains.

Datasheets (hp<1000)

• KL Class
• T Class

Shunting Locomotives

CFCLA has Bo-Bo shunting locomotives ideal for terminal work.

Datasheets

• TL Class