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F - H Class Victorian Diesel Locomotives: MickFix Rail
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"F" Class
The "F" Class diesel locomotive was built in the early 50s by Dick Kerr Works. Originally designated numbers 310 -319 they were renumbered to allow these numbers to be allocated to new S class units. Later 6 identical units were purchased from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and renumbered from SEC class to F class units 211 - 216. The power of these units is 349hp. More Information.

F201
F201, formerly F310, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Ron Woods.
F202
F202, formerly F311 and unofficially named 'Freddy', is currently undergoing an
overhaul. It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated to 707 Operations.
Last sighted 22nd June 2007 stabled, Seymour
Railway Heritage Centre stabling sheds.
F203
F203, formerly F312, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Bob Richardson.
F205
F205, formerly F314, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Frank Hinde.
F207
F207, formerly F316, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Bob Richardson.
F208
F208, formerly F317 and named 'Dynon Donk', has been painted in "707 Ops"
'black and red' livery and renumbered to it original state as F317.
It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated to 707 Operations.
Last sighted 18th March 2006 stabled, Steamrail open day Newport yard sidings.
F209
F209, formerly F318, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Frank Hinde.
F211
F211, formerly SEC3 and named 'Little Trimmer', has been repainted in "V/line" 'tangerine' livery.
It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated to the Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS).
It is on static display in the Australian Railway Historical Society museum, Newport. This locomotive
features a plaque dedicating it to the many railway people who have maintained, serviced and operated locomotives.
F212
F212, formerly SEC4, features Victorian Railways "VR" 'blue and
yellow' livery. It is now owned by Victorian Goldfields Railway.
Last sighted 25th December 2006 stabled,
Maldon station stabling yards.
F213
F213, formerly SEC5, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Frank Hinde.
F214
F214, formerly SEC6, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Bob Richardson.
F215
F215, formerly SEC1, has been scrapped.
Photo courtesy Rod Williams.
F216
F216, formerly SEC2, has been restored to its original state as SEC2.
It is owned by Victrack Heritage and allocated to the Australian
Railway Historical Society (ARHS). It is on static display in the
Australian Railway Historical Society museum, Newport.

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"G" Class
The "G" Class locomotive was built by Clyde Engineering in the early 80's. The original power of these locomotives was 3340hp however several later numbered units have been fitted with more powerful engines. The locomotives where originally in "V/Line" 'tangerine' livery. After the break up and sale of the railways in the 90's, the "G" Class were sold to Freight Victoria, afterwards renamed Freight Australia and painted in "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery. In early 2004 Pacific National took over Freight Australia. G516 and G534 were allocated to QR National by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). In 2007 nine G class where ordered by the (ACCC) to be sold to SCT Logistics. After SCT Logistics obtained their own locomotives these nine G class where ordered to be on sold. More Information.

G511
G511 now features "Watco's" 'black and yellow' livery
(not pictured). It is owned and operated by Watco Australia.
Last sighted 8th November 2012 Up Freight trailing C503, G514 and G513, leading
46 coal hoppers, passing over the Hunter River viaduct into Sandgate, Newcastle (NSW).
G512
G512 now features "Rail First Asset Management's" 'blue, grey and yellow' livery (not
pictured). It is owned by Rail First Asset Management and leased to QUBE Logistics.
Last sighted 10th September 2024 Down Freight trailing VL351, leading
26 container flats and 10 empty flats, passing through Clunes.

G513
G513, named 'Mike Moy', now features "Southern Shorthaul Railroad's" 'black
and yellow' livery. It is owned and operated by Southern Shorthaul Railroad.
Last sighted 3rd January 2020 idle trailing RL305 and BRM002,
leading 48 grain hoppers, Barwon Park loop, Inverleigh.

G514
G514, named 'Graham Cotterall', now features "Southern Shorthaul Railroad's"
'black and yellow' livery. It is owned and operated by Southern Shorthaul Railroad.
Last sighted 9th May 2016 Down Freight trailing SSR101 and SSR002,
leading 45 empty grain hoppers, passing through Breeza (NSW).
G515
G515 now features "Rail First Asset Management's" 'blue, grey and yellow' livery.
It is owned by Rail First Asset Management and leased to QUBE Logistics.
Last sighted 24th May 2024 Down Freight trailing VL357, leading
23 container flats and 14 empty flats, passing through Clunes.

G516
G516 now features "Linx Cargo Care Group's" 'black, blue and white' livery
(not pictured). It is now owned and operated by Linx Cargo Care Group.
Last sighted 11th May 2016 Up Freight trailing LDP001 and LDP002,
leading SCT vans and container/flats, passing through East Maitland (NSW).
G517
G517 is no longer in service. On the 26th November 1999, G517
hauling grain, was routed into Ararat and collided with stationary G518
hauling ballast at more than 70 km/h. It was subsequently scrapped.
Photo courtesy Frank Hinde.
G518
G518 is no longer in service. On the 26th November 1999, G518
hauling ballast stationary at Ararat, was hit by G517 hauling grain
at more than 70 km/h. It was subsequently scrapped.
Photo courtesy Pete Perry.
G519
G519 now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery, also with 'local
art' murals (added for the official reopening of the Maryborough to Ararat line).
Last sighted 13th November 2024 Down Freight, leading XR559
and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Langi Logan.

G520
G520 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 16th August 2024 Up Freight trailing G525, leading
G523 and 81 container flats, passing through Gnarkeet.

G521
G521 now features "QUBE Logistic's" 'grey
and yellow' livery. It is owned by QUBE Logistics.
Last sighted 4th July 2023 Down Freight trailing
G512, leading 34 container flats, passing through Clunes.

G522
G522 now features Pacific National's "NSW" style 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 3rd July 2023 Up Freight trailing G541 and G524,
leading BL29 and 40 grain hoppers, passing through Clunes.

G523
G523 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however
the 'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 22nd November 2024 Up Freight trailing G525 and BL30, leading
41 container flats, 5 empty flats and 19 container flats, passing through Werneth.

G524
G524 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 28th April 2024 Down Freight, leading G536
and 39 empty grain hoppers, passing through Clunes.

G525
G525 now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 22nd November 2024 Up Freight leading BL30, G523, 41
container flats, 5 empty flats and 19 container flats, passing through Werneth.

G526
G526 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 18th August 2024 Up Freight trailing NR50 and NR90,
leading 72 container flat/wells, passing through Tatyoon.
G527
G527 now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 3rd October 2024 Down Freight trailing
8113, leading 40 empty grain hoppers,
passing through Pura Pura.

G528
G528 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 5th November 2023 Up Freight trailing XR551, XR552,
XR555 and BL34, leading 40 grain hoppers, passing through Clunes.

G529
G529, named 'Sam Azzopardi', now features
"Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 22nd August 2024 stabled,
Tottenham yard sidings, Melbourne.

G530
G530 now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 2nd August 2024 Down Freight trailing NR77
and NR4, leading 72 container flat/wells,
passing through Werneth.

G531
G531 now features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 22nd October 2024 stabled latched to G541,
Tottenham yard sidings, Melbourne.

G532
G532 now features "QUBE Logistic's" 'silver
and yellow' livery. It is owned by QUBE Logistics.
Last sighted 16th December 2022 Up Freight trailing G521,
leading 35 container flats and 1 empty flat, passing through Clunes.

G533
G533 now features "Aurizon" 'yellow' livery, still with remnents of
previous "Freightliner" 'green and yellow' livery. It is now owned by Aurizon.
Last sighted 5th July 2024 Up Freight trailing ACD6051, ACB4403, a crew car
and 28 container/flat/wells, leading 49 container/flat/wells, passing through Tatyoon.

G534
G534 now features "Linx Cargo Care Group's" 'black, blue and white' livery
(not pictured). It is now owned and operated by Linx Cargo Care Group.
Last sighted 5th May 2019 stabled, Goulburn
railway workshops yard sidings (NSW).
G535
G535 now features "Aurizon" 'yellow' livery, still with remnents of
previous "Freightliner" 'green and yellow' livery. It is now owned by Aurizon.
Last sighted 22nd June 2024 Down Freight trailing FQ02, ACD6047, a crew car, 29 container flat/
wells and ACB4403, leading 37 container/flat/wells and 12 empty flat/wells, departing Vite Vite loop.

G536
G536 in "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 20th October 2024 Down Freight leading BL34,
XR550 and 40 empty grain hoppers, passing through Clunes.

G537
G537 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 27th October 2023 Down Freight trailing NR116, leading
NR97 and 67 container/flat/wells, passing through Langi Logan.

G538
G538 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 10th July 2024 Up Freight trailing NR83, leading NR57,
NR94 and 88 container flat/wells, passing through Langi Logan.

G539
G539 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 22nd October 2024 stabled latched to grain hoppers,
North Dynon yard sidings, Melbourne.

G540
G540, named 'Wycheproof', features "Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow'
livery, also with "Wakefield (Transport) 100 years" decals (not pictured).
Last sighted 11th October 2024 Up Freight trailing G519 and
G523, leading 48 container flats, passing through Tatyoon.

G541
G541, named 'Birchip', now features
"Pacific National's" 'blue and yellow' livery.
Last sighted 22nd October 2024 stabled latched
to G531, Tottenham yard sidings, Melbourne.

G542
G542, named 'Warracknabeal', still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery
however the 'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 23rd December 2022 stabled, latched
to 8121 and G538, Wurtun yard sidings (SA).

G543
G543 still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery however the
'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific National' logos.
Last sighted 5th December 2023 Up Freight, leading G529
and 40 grain hoppers, passing through Tourello.

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"H" Class
The "H" Class locomotives were the last of the "T" Class locomotives geared low and laden with weight at manufacture to make them heavy for 'hump' shunting. The power of these units is 1100hp. More Information.

H1
H1 originally ordered as (the original) T413, is currently in storage in Seymour,
with the engine cladding removed and the engine partially tarped over.
Last sighted 6th December 2013 Down Freight, leading A78
and 20 empty ballast hoppers, passing through Wandong.

H2
H2 originally ordered as T414, features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow'
livery however the 'Freight Australia' logos have been covered with 'Pacific
National' logos. It is now owned by Regional Connect. Last sighted 29th
April 2023 stabled latched behind T402, Seymour Railway Heritage Centre.
H3
H3 originally ordered as T415, still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery.
It is now owned by Regional Connect and on long term lease to 707 Operations.
Last sighted 29th April 2029 Up Pass trailing R707
and H5, passing through Tallarook.
H4
H4 originally ordered as T416, has been scrapped.
Last sighted 25th January 2008 Up Freight trailing X42,
leading P22 and 31 container/flats, passing through Tallarook.
H5
H5 originally ordered as T417, still features "Freight Australia" 'green and yellow' livery.
It is now owned by Regional Connect and on long term lease to 707 Operations.
Last sighted 29th April 2029 Up Pass trailing R707,
leading H3, passing through Tallarook.

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