NZR DSJ class

NZR DSJ class
DSJ 4017 performing shunt duties at Ahuriri. Photo by Joseph Christianson
Power type Diesel-Electric
Builder Toshiba Heavy Industries, Japan (1) NZR Addington Workshops (4)
Build date 1984–1985
Total produced 5
UIC classification Bo'Bo'
Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Prime mover One: Cummins KTA-1150L 6-cyl
Career New Zealand Railways, Tranz Rail, Toll Rail, KiwiRail
Number TMS: 4004–4060
Locale All of New Zealand
Disposition Currently in service

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.

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Class register

Key: In service Out of service Auckland Transport service Preserved Overhaul Scrapped
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
DSJ 4032 01984-12 December 1984 Toll Rail ("Corn Cob") In service North Island
DSJ 4045 01984-12 December 1984 KiwiRail In service North Island
DSJ 4060 01984-12 December 1984 Toll Rail ("Corn Cob") In service North Island

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