2839 was one of the last locomotives in service with Toll "corn cob" livery. Built in 1978 by General Electric USA, these locomotives are used for shunting and port transfer trains. Toll... (more)

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 By 2017 all were withdrawn and most have been sold to heritage rail operators. 1199 was formerly leased to Auckland Transport for push pull trains...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)

The DF class were built by EMD Canada and entered service in 1979 and were rebuilt with turbo in 1990s and then BrightStar and other upgrades. Nearly all remain in service, including 7335 which no... (more)

The 723-kW 96-seater diesel-electric twin-set Silver Fern railcars were built in Japan by Kawasaki and Toshiba, trading as Nissho Iwai and entered service in 1972 on a daylight run from Auckland a... (more)

The DX class was built by General Electric's Erie, PA plant and entered service from 1972. From 1988 the DX class received a series of modifications and, were classified DXB. The train is heading ... (more)

The DF class were built by EMD Canada and entered service in 1979 and were rebuilt with turbo in 1990s and then further upgrades. Nearly all remain in service, including 7010 here in MAXX livery. ... (more)

The DF class were built by EMD Canada and entered service in 1979 and were rebuilt with turbo in 1990s and then BrightStar and other upgrades. Nearly all remain in service, including 7335 which no... (more)

EF 30232 leads 30134 on northbound manifest train from Palmerston North passing through Otorohanga. The section of line between Hamilton and Palmerston North was electrified at 25KV in late 1980's... (more)

The DBR class was rebuilt from EMD G8 type DB class which was a lighter V8 version of the DA (EMD G12) for branch lines that couldn't take higher axle load. All were withdrawn by 2017 and were bou... (more)

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)

An unusual lash up of Mainline Steam's Jb 1236 and DJ 1229 with 7213 and 7049 to add color and the power to get the train back to Plimmerton depot without a relief crew for the steam locomotive. 1... (more)

The Northern Explorer from Wellington makes a scenic entrance to Auckland minutes before arrival at the Strand at the end of the 420-mile trip from the capital. Volcanic Rangitoto Island beyond th... (more)

EF 30059 leads 30203 and DL 9020 on a northbound train from Palmerston North climbing away from the Rangitikei River. The section of line between Hamilton and Palmerston North was electrified at 2... (more)

The DF class were built by EMD in Canada and entered service in 1979 with most of the class rebuilt a second time in the last few years. The Northern Exlporer is crossing Hobson Bay, just a few mi... (more)

DFB 7322 assists 7267 on a train of dairy products from the Fonterra factory near Hawera. The line north of Whanganui abounds in 1 in 35 or 3% grades with tight curves making it one of the most te... (more)