The DF class were built by EMD Canada and entered service in 1979 with most now working on South Island lines. A number remain in North Island for working Metlink trains such as this one in the la... (more)

"Northern Explorer" emerges from Tawa 1 tunnel to make a scenic entrance to the capital near the end of the 680Km/ 420 mile journey from Auckland. The DFB class was bult by EMD Canada in 1979. The... (more)

DFB 7200 has Metlink train 1609 from Masterton racing along the harbor at Ngauranga, a short distance from the terminal for the capital city.

The DFB class was originally built by EMD in Canada in 1979 and rebuilt in 1990s as DFT with recent upgrade with Brightstar etc. This Metlink train connects Masterton and other towns with the capi... (more)

The Capital Connection runs between Palmerston North and the capital and back on weekdays, the trip taking just over 2 hours. This is the return trip passing through Mana having just crossed an i... (more)

The DF class was built by GM in Canada and upgraded to GT22MC in 1990's. Metlink leases KiwiRail power for trains between the capital and Masterton. This train is one of the afternoon peak trains ... (more)

Two car suburban set seen arriving at the terminus of the suburban Hutt Valley Line service, whilst other identical units are parked up in the stabling yard over the weekend.

Metlink train 1602 to Masterton passes through Ngauranga station.

7200 looks stunning in this setting complete with flowering native trees (our Christmas foliage) on the hillsides around the capital. The DF class was built by EMD in Canada and enetered service i... (more)

Metlink train from Masterton follows the shoreline of the beautiful harbor a few miles from Wellington station.

1431 was built by Clyde Engineering in NSW in 1957 for NZ Railways. It was sold to Steam Incorporated in 1988 and, after restoration, returned to mainline service in 2009. Working a Grand Circle e... (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)

Ab 608 awaits departure from platform 9 of Wellington railway station with special to Taita marking 100 years of ANZAC Day honoring Australian and New Zealand war veterans. Built in 1915, this lo... (more)

Ab 608 steams through Tawa with a special from Wellington marking 100 years since ANZAC Day was first observed. 608 was built by NZR Addington in 1915 and dedicated as a war memorial in 1925 for ... (more)