English Electric NZR DG

Built by English Electric, Vulcan

Top speed

97 km/h

60 mph

Power output

560 kW

751 hp

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Length

13.72 m

45 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Axle arrangement

(A1A)(A1A)

Overview of the English Electric NZR DG

Explore the powerful NZR DG diesel locomotive, a versatile workhorse designed for both New Zealand and Australian railways.

This distinctive diesel traction unit, known for its robustness, boasts a substantial 70-tonne weight and a 560 kW power output, making it capable of impressive performance on the tracks.

Measuring 13.72 meters in length and featuring a 1067 mm gauge, the NZR DG is a significant piece of railway engineering, originally built by English Electric and Vulcan.

With a top speed of 97 km/h and a unique (A1A)(A1A) UIC axle arrangement, this locomotive is a testament to efficient diesel traction design, ready to tackle diverse operational demands.

English Electric NZR DG technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	English Electric, Vulcan
Top speed	97 km/h60 mph	60 mph
Power output	560 kW751 hp	751 hp
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	(A1A)(A1A)
Length	13.72 m45 ft 0 in	45 ft 0 in
Width	2.54 m8 ft 4 in	8 ft 4 in
Height	3.49 m11 ft 5 in	11 ft 5 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb