The DFB class was originally built by EMD in Canada in 1979 and rebuilt in 1990s as DFT with recent upgrade with Brightstar etc. This Metlink train connects Masterton and other towns with the capi... (more)

The DFB class was originally built by EMD in Canada in 1979 and rebuilt in 1990s as DFT with recent upgrade with Brightstar etc. Train 126 is the only train that traverses the 210 Km long rustic 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, with new motors and Brightstar fitted, wer... (more)

The Capital Connection runs between Palmerston North and the capital and back on weekdays, the trip taking just over 2 hours. This is the return trip passing through Mana having just crossed an i... (more)

DFB 7335 assists 4041 (an EMD G12 rebuild) moving a train load of logs from Waingawa near Masterton to CentrePort in the capital. In the distance is Rimutaka range which the train has passed thro... (more)

The DF class was built by GM in Canada and upgraded to GT22MC in 1990's. Metlink leases KiwiRail power for trains between the capital and Masterton. This train is one of the afternoon peak trains ... (more)

The DF class was built by GM in Canada and upgraded to GT22MC in 1990's. Metlink leases KiwiRail power for trains between the capital and Masterton. I was going to black-list this location if this... (more)

The Northern Explorer crosses Orakei Basin in the last few minutes of an almost 11-hour journey from the capital 420 miles/ 680Km to the south.

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. Assisting is DC 4513... (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. Assisting is DC 4671... (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, with new motors and Brightstar fitted, wer... (more)

The DJ class was built by Mitsubishi in 1968-69 and several are operated by Dunedin Railways. Due to fire suppression regulations for a long tunnel north of Dunedin, 1209 and a sister are pilots f... (more)

The DJ class was built by Mitsubishi in 1968-69 and several are operated by Dunedin Railways. Due to fire suppression regulations for a long tunnel north of Dunedin, 1227 and a sister are pilots f... (more)

English Electric built DG 772 and DI 1102 locomotives restored by Diesel Traction Group arrive Temuka working a special run by Steam Incorporated returning to Christchurch. 772 entered service as ... (more)

English Electric built DG 772 and DI 1102 locomotives restored by Diesel Traction Group depart Waitati working a special run by Steam Incorporated returning to Christchurch. 772 entered service as... (more)