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Diesel locomotive

English Electric New Zealand DI

Built by English Electric

Top speed
97 km/h
60 mph
Weight
64 t
141,096 lb
Length
12.8 m
42 ft 0 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1966
Axle arrangement
Co'Co'

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
Built byEnglish Electric · 1966
Top speed97 km/h60 mph
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementCo'Co'
Length12.8 m42 ft 0 in
Width2.59 m8 ft 6 in
Height3.57 m11 ft 9 in
Weight64 t141,096 lb
Axle load10.7 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Diesel Traction GroupDTG DINew Zealand

English Electric New Zealand DI photos

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