The Northern Explorer commenced the Auckland - Wellington run in 2012 and is affectionately known as "Dora" by rail workers and fans. The popularity of this train and the the other Sceni... (more)
DC locomotives (EMD G22AR) 4260 and 4323 assist 7173 on train 126 about to enter tunnel 3 (Tahekeroa) The train will pass through another 10 tunnels on the 200 km long line to Whangarei, most nort... (more)
The Northern Explorer crosses Hobson Bay as it approaches the destination of Auckland's Strand station. Diesel trains are no longer allowed to berth at Auckland Transport's Britomart station. The... (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. The MetroPort trains run vir... (more)
9498 leads 9141 on a Wellington bound manifest train. 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 or... (more)