The DBR class were rebuilt from EMD G8 1982-83. By 2017 all were withdrawn and most have been sold to heritage rail operators. 1199 was formerly leased to Auckland Transport for push pull trains... (more)
A port transfer shunt from Wiri to port passes through Middlemore.
DBR's 1199 and 1254 rebuilt and repainted with Maxx branding for the new look metro services in Auckland.