Summary
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
All DSG class locomotives are in the KiwiRail Mark 2 colour scheme (Vertical separations of main colours on car body).[1]
References edit
Citations edit
- ^ a b "DSG (1981) Toshiba". Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ Parsons 2002, p. 17.
- ^ a b Parsons 2002, p. 18.
Bibliography edit
- Parsons, David (2002). New Zealand Railway Motive Power 2002. New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society. p. 64. ISBN 978-0-908573-78-3. Archived from the original on 7 March 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2010.