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New Zealand DSG class locomotive

New Zealand DSG class locomotive

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The New Zealand DSG class is a type of diesel-electric shunting locomotive used in New Zealand. The class shares a central cab design with the smaller DSC class shunting locomotive, and is twin-engined. Meanwhile, the very similarly designed, single-engined DSJ class, has a cab that is offset from the centre.

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Introduction

The DSG class shunters were built in four batches from 1981 to 1983. The first batch of six locomotives was introduced in 1981,[2] followed by batches in 1982 and 1983.[3]

In Service

The locomotives have seen widespread use throughout New Zealand, particularly in larger yards and for port traffic.[3] They also see service on sections of mainline, performing regional shunt duties in a number of areas.

Livery

All DSG class locomotives are in the KiwiRail Mark 2 colour scheme (Vertical separations of main colours on car body).[1]

References

Citations

  1. [1]
    "DSG (1981) Toshiba". Retrieved 28 February 2019.
  2. [2]
    Parsons 2002, p. 17.
  3. [3]
    Parsons 2002, p. 18.

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