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 empty stainless steel milk tanks from Whareroa Milk... (more)

MP4 is a MetroPort train running from port of Tauranga to their inland port terminal in South Auckland. The trains run around the clock 6 days a week, mostly DL hauled (sometimes treated to a DXB... (more)

The DL class were built by CNR Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock in China from 2010 to 2014 with 3500Hp MTU motors. Reported to be the first order for diesel locomotives from a western railroad an... (more)

DL 9141 leads 9187 on train 217 from Auckland approaching Palmerston North. The DL class was built in China by CNR and is the most powerful diesel locomotive operated by KiwiRail.

DL 9043 leads 9204 on train 226 from Wellington, passing through Papatoetoe just a few miles short of its destination of Westfield. The DL class was built 2010-2014 by CNR Dalian and are the most... (more)

DL 9481 leads 9498, 9106 and DXB 5068 on train 235 through Drury. The train will run 400 miles to Wellington overnight. The DL class were built 2010 through 2014 by CNR Dalian are were reported ... (more)

DL 9279 hauls train 235 south through Drury at the rural fringe of South Auckland. The train will run the 400 miles to Wellington overnight. The DL class were built 2010 through 2014 by CNR Dali... (more)

Train MP 5 from Auckland to Tauranga approaches the underpass of downtown Hamilton. In the distance is the distinctive volcanic landmark Mt Pirongia. The DL class was built by Dallian Locomotive ... (more)

Train MP5 from Auckland to Tauranga crosses Waikato River after emerging from under downtown Hamilton. The bridge on left is the original railway bridge which was converted to road use after the ... (more)

DL 9158 leads DC 4058 on train 224 approaching Paraparaumu en-route to Auckland. The DL is the first new locomotive type for over 25 years and first exported to a western railroad from Dalian Loc... (more)

DL 9170 leads DL 9095 on train 240 from Wellington crossing Manson's Siding bridge north of Raurimu Spiral. Mt Ruapehu 2797m (highest mountain in North Island) in the distance is an active volcano... (more)

CNR Dalian built DL class were built from 2010 and are the first new locomotives in NZ for nearly 25 years.

CNR Dalian built DL class were built from 2010 and are the first new locomotives in NZ for nearly 25 years. MP 9 is a MetroPort train heading to port of Tauranga reached by the 8.9Km long Kaimai ... (more)

CNR Dalian built DL class were built from 2010 and are the first new locomotives in NZ for nearly 25 years. Assisting DC 4467 is an EMD G22AR rebuild of DA class G12A which were introduced from 1... (more)

DL 9037 was built by CNR Dalian, China in 2010. Assisting is DC 4041 (EMD G22AR formerly G12.) The manifest train bound for Palmerston North is departing the rail yards of New Zealand's capital.