© trainspo.comEnglish Electric New Zealand DI
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Overview of the English Electric New Zealand DI
Explore the New Zealand DI locomotive, a robust diesel traction unit built by English Electric in 1966.
This impressive locomotive features a Co'Co' axle configuration and a substantial weight of 64 tonnes, delivering reliable and powerful performance with a top speed of 97 km/h.
The New Zealand DI operates on a distinctive 1067 mm gauge, a key aspect of its engineering and operational design. Its dimensions, measuring 12.8 meters in length, 2.59 meters in width, and 3.57 meters in height, are well-suited for its operating environment.
As part of the Diesel Traction Group's DTG DI class, this locomotive is a significant piece of New Zealand's railway heritage and a testament to technological innovation in the rail sector.
A superb choice for railway enthusiasts and experts, the New Zealand DI stands as a prime example of enduring engineering and operational dependability.
English Electric New Zealand DI technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | English Electric · 1966 | |
| Top speed | 97 km/h60 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Co'Co' | |
| Length | 12.8 m42 ft 0 in | |
| Width | 2.59 m8 ft 6 in | |
| Height | 3.57 m11 ft 9 in | |
| Weight | 64 t141,096 lb | |
| Axle load | 10.7 t23,589 lb |
Operators of the English Electric New Zealand DI
Railway companies that have operated the New Zealand DI, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel Traction Group | DTG DI | New Zealand |
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