This view of MP5 departing Westfield depicts almost every type of diesel locomotive in the KiwiRail fleet, from the TR shunter up to latest and most powerful (DL class built by CNR Dalian.) In the... (more)

MP5 bound for Tauranga approaches Pokeno. The DL class were built to KiwiRail specifications by CNR Dalian, China from 2010 to 2014. Another 15 or 16 locomotives are being placed on order for del... (more)

Train MP6 from port of Tauranga approaches Papatoetoe in South Auckland. The DXB is a treat as these trains are dominated by DL class.

5120 was built by General Electric's Erie, PA plant and entered service as DX 2611 in 1972. From 1988 the DX class received cab modifications including replacement of twin front windows to allow s... (more)

DH locos 2839 and 2851 are sole survivors of Toll "corn cob" livery in service. Built in 1978 by General Electric USA, these locomotives are used for shunting and port transfer trains. ... (more)

4444 was originally built by General Motors Canada entering service in 1967 as DA 1526. It was rebuilt in 1979 as DC type (G22AR.) It was painted in MAXX livery with modifications for use on push... (more)

Short northbound freight along Pacific ocean near Kaikoura

Metlink train from Masterton to Wellington arrives at Maymorn having just emerged from the 5.5 mile (8.8Km) long Rimutaka tunnel (longest in the southern hemisphere when opened in 1955.) Locomotiv... (more)

Train 649 from Waingawa (near Masterton) emerges from the Rimutaka tunnel with another load of logs for shipment from the capital's port. The tunnel is 5.5 miles (8.8Km) long and when opened in 1... (more)

Train 648 from Wellington to Waingawa (Masterton) passes the preservation group depot at Maymorn for English Electric units. Maymorn is lifestyle village in a valley between two tunnels and is s... (more)

Train 125 from Whangarei to Westfield approaches Kumeu, a wine producing district just beyond the western suburbs of Auckland. Due to light traffic and the operating costs for a route through ver... (more)

Northern Explorer passes through Levin bound for Auckland. The 420-mile (680Km) journey between the capital and Auckland takes approx 11 hours and is popular with tourists. The train was built b... (more)

Sunrise on a long southbound container train snaking along the Pacific east coast in a perfect harmony between high mountains and ocean.

The Northern Explorer is nearing the end of a 420 mile journey from the capital as it skirts the waterfront approach to the new downtown station in Auckland. This rural looking scene is only a fe... (more)

The DL class were built 2010 - 2014 in China by CNR Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock and have MTU engines producing about 3600HP. The train is passing the Steam Incorporated depot at Paekakariki... (more)