NZR DSJ class
The NZR DSJ class is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive used on the New Zealand rail network. The class has a very similar overall design to the DSG class, but is instead single-engined, has a cab that is offset from the centre, and is both shorter and lighter than its twin-engined counterpart. The first DSJ was assembled in Japan by Toshiba Heavy Industries, the same company who built the EO class electric locomotives. The remaining four were assembled at the former Addington Workshops in Christchurch.
With only 5 members in this class, it represents one of the smaller contingents of shunt locomotives in current use.
Class register
TMS No. |
Introduced |
Current Livery[1] |
Status |
Allocated to |
Notes |
DSJ 4004 |
01984-03 March 1984 |
KiwiRail |
In service |
Wellington Yard - due for return to Picton |
Assembled in Japan. |
DSJ 4017 |
01984-12 December 1984 |
KiwiRail |
In service |
South Island |
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DSJ 4032 |
01984-12 December 1984 |
Toll Rail ("Corn Cob") |
In service |
North Island |
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DSJ 4045 |
01984-12 December 1984 |
KiwiRail |
In service |
North Island |
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DSJ 4060 |
01984-12 December 1984 |
Toll Rail ("Corn Cob") |
In service |
North Island |
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