Locomotive class register
The locomotive class register is a register of classes of locomotives that are permitted to operate on any licensed rail network in NSW.
The locomotive class register is comprised of:
- Locomotive classes that were operating on the NSW Licensed Rail Network prior to any approval being required through the Environmental Protection Licenses issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 and Pollution Control Approvals issued pursuant to the former Pollution Control Act 1970 (“Introduced prior to approval process”);
- Locomotive classes that were approved under Pollution Control Approvals issued pursuant to the former Pollution Control Act 1970 (“Approved under previous legislation”);
- Locomotive classes that were approved through the approval process in the Environmental Protection Licenses issued under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997 (“EPA … Approved”).
If a rolling stock operator wishes to operate a class of locomotive on a Licensed Rail Network other than a class of locomotive listed on the locomotive class register, they must obtain written approval from the EPA prior to operating a locomotive of that class. From 5 August 2020, approval is subject to compliance with noise and air emission limits as outlined in the Rolling Stock Operator licences.
Locomotive class register
The following locomotives are approved for operation on the NSW Licensed Rail Network.
| Locomotive | Noise Emissions | Air Emissions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Approval Path | Approval Date | Approval Path | Approval Date |
| 94 | EPA class approved | 21 February 2025 | EPA Approved | Not Applicable |
| GWB | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 21 September 2022 | Existing | Not Applicable |
| QL | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 2021 | Existing | Not Applicable |
| BK | EPA SDA1 Type approved | 16 November 2012 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 1100 | EPA Class approved | 13 March 2012 | Existing | Not applicable |
| SCT | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| LDP | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| TT | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| TT1 | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| WH | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| GWA | EPA GT 46 C-Ace Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 92 | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 93 | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 6000 | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| XRN | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| GWU | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CEY | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CF | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 14 | EPA Class approved | 19 January 2007 | Existing | Not applicable |
| Hunter rail car | EPA Class approved | 15 August 2006 | Existing | Not applicable |
| RL | EPA Class approved | 30 November 2007 | Existing | Not applicable |
| VL | EPA Class approved | 14 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| XR-2/XRB | EPA Class approved | 2006 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 90 | Approved under previous legislation | 1994 | Existing | Not applicable |
| NR | Approved under previous legislation | 1996 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 82 | Approved under previous legislation | 1994 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 81 | Approved under previous legislation | 1982 | Existing | Not applicable |
| BL | Approved under previous legislation | 1982 | Existing | Not applicable |
| G | Approved under previous legislation | 1982 | Existing | Not applicable |
| Endeavour Car | Approved under previous legislation | 1993 | Existing | Not applicable |
| Xplorer | Approved under previous legislation | 1993 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 3200 | EPA Class Approved | 28 June 2013 | Existing | Not applicable |
| BRM | EPA Class Approved | 12 July 2013 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CFCLA CM | EPA Class Approved | 22 January 2014 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 1200 | EPA Class Approved | 22 May 2014 | Existing | Not applicable |
| FIE | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 5000 | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 20 January 2006 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 5020 | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 6020 | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| AC | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| ACA | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| SSR | EPA GT46C-ACE Type approved | 17 April 2008 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CRL | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CSR | EPA SDA1 Type approved | 14 August 2012 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CFCLA | EPA CM MP33C Type approved | 22 January 2014 | Existing | Not applicable |
| Any other MP33C type | EPA MP33C Type approved | 1 September 2014 | Existing | Not applicable |
| PB | EPA 2GS16B-AU 7 Type approved | January 2015 | Existing | Not applicable |
| CS | EPA Windhoff DB690 Type approved | 22 August 2002 | Existing | Not applicable |
| ACB | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| MRL | EPA C43aci & 44aci Type approved | 12 August 2009 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 700 | EPA class approved | 21 January 2016 | Existing | Not applicable |
| PHC | EPA C43/44aci Type approved | 4 March 2016 | Existing | Not applicable |
| QBX | EPA SDA-1 Type approved | 14 July 2016 | Existing | Not applicable |
| NRE | NR – approved under previous legislation | 1996 | Existing | Not applicable |
| 18 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 22 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 31 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 35 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 42 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 421 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 423/1502 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 43 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 44 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 44s | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 442 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 442s | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 45 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 45s | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 47 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 48 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 48s | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 422 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 49 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 73 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 80 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 80s | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 600 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 830 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 900 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 930 | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| ALF | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| AN | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| B | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| C | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| CLF | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| CLP | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| D | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| DC | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| DL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| EL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| FL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| GL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| GM(1-11) | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| GM(12-47) | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| HL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| JL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| KL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| MM | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| PL | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| LQ | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| LZ | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| S | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| L | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| K | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| T | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| X | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| XP(XPT) | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| N Class | JT22HC-2 – legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| Cs | GT26C – legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| 103 | 45 – legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| A Class | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| H Class | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| P Class | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| Y Class | Legacy locomotive class – introduced prior to approval process | Not applicable | Existing | Not applicable |
| New Classes | TBA | TBA | Tier 2 Approved | TBA |