DC class locomotives were rebuilt with new cabs and prime movers from EMD G12 model (DA class) first introduced in 1955. Most are still in service, a testimony to EMD quality!

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)

DFM 7226 leads DFB 7267 on train F49 from Waingawa and Masterton. The train is passing through Ngauranga station serving commuter trains, not far from the port at Wellington where the logs will be... (more)

DFB 7241 leads DFB 7160 on train 217 from Auckland approaching Wellington.

A two car 'Matangi' EMU runs along the coast between Pukerua Bay and Paekakariki, on the Kapiti Coast line.

The sun has just begun to rise, as DFT class No.7092 prepares to lead 'The Northern Explorer' on its 681km journey from Wellington to Auckland. Alongside is a two car 'Matangi' suburban EMU.

A 'Matangi' EMU runs along the edge of Porirua Harbour near Paremata station, with a peak hour service on the Kapiti Coast line.

A six car 'Matangi' set skirts the edge of Porirua Harbour near Paremata station, with a peak hour service on the Kapiti Coast line.

After a day of railfanning in torrential rain around the capital of 'The Land Of The Long White Cloud,' the sun decided to make a last minute appearance. Throw in a rainbow and a yacht for good me... (more)

A two car 'Matangi' set descends the Ngaio Gorge between tunnels 4 and 5. Believe it or not, this train only has around 3.5km to go before arriving at Wellington's main station. The Capital's CBD ... (more)

A Ganz Mavag set prepares to depart Wellington station with an evening peak run to Porirua. The leading two car set was refurbished as part of a trial, and was the only set to receive such treatme... (more)

DFB7307 races over the Hutt River at Silverstream, with a service to Masterton.

7008 has the phase 1 Kiwi Rail livery only used as trial on a select few locomotives repainted after KiwiRail was established by NZ Government in 2008. Coupled is DC 4634 an EMD G22AR rebuild of ... (more)

Restored English Electric car set arrives at Ngauranga on a Melling to Wellington service. The vintage units were retired from service a few months after this photo.

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.