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Diesel locomotive

Mitsubishi NZR DJ class

Built by Mitsubishi

Top speed
97 km/h
60 mph
Power output
672 kW
901 hp
Weight
64 t
141,096 lb
Length
14.1 m
46 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1968–1969

Overview of the Mitsubishi NZR DJ class

Explore the iconic NZR DJ class, a robust diesel locomotive built by Mitsubishi in 1968-1969.

This impressive engine boasts a powerful 672 kW output and a top speed of 97 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse on the rails.

With its 1067 mm gauge and Bo'Bo'Bo' wheel arrangement, the NZR DJ class is a significant piece of New Zealand's railway heritage.

Currently operating with Dunedin Railways as the DR DJ, this locomotive represents a fascinating chapter in rail transport.

Weighing 64 tons and measuring 14.1 meters, it stands as a testament to enduring engineering.

Mitsubishi NZR DJ class technical specifications

Value
Built byMitsubishi · 1968–1969
Top speed97 km/h60 mph
Power output672 kW901 hp
Tractive effort128 kN28,776 lbf
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'Bo'
Length14.1 m46 ft 3 in
Weight64 t141,096 lb
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Operators of the Mitsubishi NZR DJ class

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

OperatorClassCountry
Dunedin RailwaysDR DJNew Zealand

Mitsubishi NZR DJ class photos

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