The DFT class were rebuilt in 1990s from original DF class introduced from 1979 and currently all DFT class units are being rebuilt as DFB (equipped with BrightStar.) Assisting on this train to Wh... (more)
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 delivery in 2018. 4260 is a DC class EMD G22Ar... (more)
7335 was last of its class in service with Tranz Rail blue livery. Now withdrawn, rumor is that it might be resurrected in spite of heavy repairs needed to cab. Hutt workshops can make these locom... (more)
Ex Auckland Transport leased DC leads 4605 and DL 9095 on a late running MetroPort train from Tauranga. These trains run around the clock to an inland port in Auckland and are almost exclusively h... (more)
MetroPort train MP9 heads south between Drury and Paerata bound for port of Tauranga. The MetroPort trains run around the clock between New Zealand's largest city and largest port.
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.
7199 leads DC 4571 on this Palmerston North - Napier train.
Northern Explorer heads south from a crew stop at Westfield with plenty of activity in the adjacent yard and depot. The award winning train will take over 10 hours to reach the capital. The DF cla... (more)
MetroPort train from Tauranga passes through Pokeno. These trains run around the clock and are almost always DL hauled.
Metlink train Wellington to Masterton departs Maymorn.
Northern Explorer from Wellington is diverted to down main through Papatoetoe in South Auckland due to track work. The train entered service in 2012 and takes about 11 hours for the 420-mile/ 680 ... (more)
