Classing: - JL - J class Leasable/Leasing
The JL class is a result of refurbishing a number of NSW 442 class locomotives and having them renumbered and reclassed. A sixth JL was planned (JL 405) but it was never refurbished or reclassed for reasons unknown. Most of the class has been renumbered back to their former 442 class numbers but one (JL 406) was rebuilt into a GL class (GL 111). The GL class rebuilding project saw 44212 that was earmarked for becoming JL405 never enter service as a JL and was rebuilt. JL406 was also rebuilt without being reclassed back to it's original number. Eventually the idea of having different classes for different operators was canned and the remaining JL's (401 - 404) reverted back to their original 442 class numbers.
The reclassing was as follows:
44204 - JL401
44206 - JL402
44208 - JL403
44209 - JL404
44212 - was to become JL405, never eventuated.
44232 - JL406
Drive Type: Diesel Electric - DC
Engine: Alco 12-251C
Generator: AEI 5301
Traction Motors: AEI 165
Horse Power: 2,000hp
Weight: 115t
Max rated speed: 120km/h
Builders Model: DL500G