BTH NZR DSC

Built by BTH, NZR

Top speed

64 km/h

40 mph

Power output

315 kW

422 hp

Weight

41.1 t

90,610 lb

Length

11.66 m

38 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1959–1967

70 units

Overview of the BTH NZR DSC

Explore the NZR DSC diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse that has served New Zealand railways for decades.

This robust diesel locomotive boasts a power output of 315 kW and a top speed of 64 km/h, making it perfect for shunting operations and light line service.

With a length of 11.66 meters and weighing 41.1 tons, the NZR DSC offers excellent maneuverability on its 1067 mm gauge track.

Built between 1959 and 1967 by BTH and NZR, this locomotive played a vital role in the operational history of companies like KiwiRail, New Zealand Railways Corporation, Toll Holdings, and Tranz Rail.

BTH NZR DSC technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BTH, NZR · 1959–196770 units
Top speed	64 km/h40 mph	40 mph
Power output	315 kW422 hp	422 hp
Tractive effort	46 kN10,341 lbf	10,341 lbf
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	Bo'Bo'
Length	11.66 m38 ft 3 in	38 ft 3 in
Width	2.54 m8 ft 4 in	8 ft 4 in
Height	3.5 m11 ft 6 in	11 ft 6 in
Weight	41.1 t90,610 lb	90,610 lb

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Operators of the BTH NZR DSC

Railway companies that have operated the NZR DSC, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
KiwiRail Holdings Limited	KiwiRail DSC	New Zealand
New Zealand Railways Corporation	NZRC DSC	New Zealand
Toll Holdings New Zealand Limited	Toll NZ DSC	New Zealand
Tranz Rail Holdings Ltd	Tranz Rail DSC	New Zealand