The DF class were built by EMD Canada and entered service in 1979 and were rebuilt with turbo in 1990s and then further upgrades. Nearly all remain in service, including 7010 here in MAXX livery. ... (more)

The Northern Explorer from Wellington makes a scenic entrance to Auckland minutes before arrival at the Strand at the end of the 420-mile trip from the capital. Volcanic Rangitoto Island beyond th... (more)

DFB 7077 hauls Northern Explorer across South Rangitikei Viaduct 75 metres (246 ft) above Rangitikei River. The train will soon cross the river a third time on a 77 metre high bridge. The 420 mil... (more)

Night train Thello 200 to Paris Gare de Lyon

High and wide on the DREI, a transformer load bound for Newman Illinois passes through the small town of Tuscola Illinois.

DREI 200 pulls out of the A track extension to the main line as they prepare to head east to Newman with three empties in tow.

The Northern Explorer nears the end of an 11-hour journey from the capital as it passes by near Middlemore Hospital. Assisting is 7023 and both locomotives were built by EMD in Canada in 1979 and ... (more)

ACWR 200 headed east to interchange with the CSX in Aberdeen, NC

Southern heritage unit leads NS hotshot intermodal 201 thru Montgomery tunnel

ACWR 200 job headed for CSX interchange in Aberdeen, NC

The DF class were built by GM in Canada and introduced from 1979. In 1990's were upgraded with turbo etc to GT22 MC. The Northern Explorer runs 680 Km (420 miles) between the capital Wellington an... (more)

With a coat of paint less than an hour old, ONW 1510 ACL inspired paint scheme glows a brilliant purple.

With a coat of paint less than an hour old, ONW 1510 ACL inspired paint scheme glows a brilliant purple.

With a coat of paint less than an hour old, ONW 1510 ACL inspired paint scheme glows a brilliant purple.

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)