(LogOut/ Emission reduction DFT class: diesel-electric main line locomotive, now used for passenger trains, work trains and freight trains. In the last 25 years KiwiRail and its predecessors have encouraged centralising the acceptance of freight to a few freight centres, with containers then carried by road to the customer. Since July 2015, up to five DFB locomotives have been the main motive power on the Wairarapa Connection passenger service and Masterton to Wellington freight services, replacing six DC class locomotives used for the service since mid-2014. Media in category "KiwiRail" The following 46 files are in this category, out of 46 total. Built by General Electric in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA [1], they were introduced to New Zealand between 1972 and 1976.The class is based on the General Electric U26C class, a narrow-gauge version of the GE U23C class. 23 left in class; introduced 19611967, rebuilt 19781983. 27 left in class; introduced 19791981; rebuilt 19921996. The line from Upper Hutt runs through the Rimutaka tunnel and carries considerable commuter traffic. Aug 4, 2017 - High quality photograph of KiwiRail DH class (GE U10B) # DH2822 at Auckland, New Zealand. By comparison the EF class electric locomotive on the NIMT is only 32 years old. The DF class was built as a modern version of the DC class, sharing the same prime mover, but with a Co-Co wheel arrangement, enabling the class to make greater use of its power. This hindered the DF when it came to hauling heavy freight trains. The DC class locomotive needs to be replaced soon. Built by General Electric in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, [2] they were introduced to New Zealand between 1972 and 1976. The class remains predominantly employed on general freight duties on all routes nationwide, with the general exception of through trains on the NIMT and the Midland Line coal workings. It would ensure that all trains that pass through tunnels longer than 4km are now operated by electric traction. Again, this is a line that lends itself to electrification, resulting in significant fuel savings and better operating conditions. This was meant to restrict shunting and its inherent risks. They are the most powerful diesel-electric locomotives in service in New Zealand. Distribution practices I understand that the DFB subclass is currently being overhauled, however, I was wondering about the following things: - What may be the intentions for each individual DFT My wife had serious morning and evening sickness and felt generally unwell most of the day. In December 1996, Tranz Rail sold the DFT class to the General American Transportation Corporation (GATX, an American locomotive and rolling stock leasing company) for $131.5 million. Mark 2 family of railway carriages were British Rail s second design of carriages They were built by British Rail workshops from 1969 British Rail Engineering t [13] In early 2020, it was revealed that all remaining DFTs are to be upgraded to DFBs, and is believed to include the two in storage. Some of these lines may not be built to a high standard. Thats a total of 50 pretty close to the short-haul locomotive number. In any case, locomotives need to have a dual system capability to use the Wellington DC system. DX 5483 was the last member of her class to retain the livery, not being overhauled and repainted into KiwiRail colours until 2010. But maybe well get electric locomotives or dual electric/diesel locomotives with a similar look. This train has picked up milk powder at a dairy factory for the Te Rapa rail yard in Hamilton. The EF class electric locomotives are currently being upgraded. (LogOut/ Nearly all remain in service, including 7335 which no Railroad: KiwiRail Locomotive: EMD GT22 MC (DFT) Location: Near Helensville, New Zealand Locomotive #: 7335 Train ID: 126 Photo Date: July 13, 2015 New electric locomotives or dual electric / diesel locomotives (preferably also dual voltage) need to be introduced to the North Island Main Trunk. Then exhaust fans were installed in the tunnel and diesel bankers are used to get trains up the steep tunnel. Trading as KiwiRail and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, KiwiRail is the largest rail transport operator in New Zealand.KiwiRail has business units of KiwiRail Freight, The Great Journeys of New Zealand and Interislander. 27 left in class; introduced 19791981; rebuilt 19921996. The future fleet [7], The main downside to the DF was the lack of power output from the diesel engine. With electric, DL class diesel-electric, and shunting locomotives covering the North Island, all of the remaining DX class and most DFT class locomotives can be transferred to the South Island. 3. Control car-Wikipedia 48 left in class; introduced 19721976, enhanced 1993 onwards. Upgrades to the Wellington system may be required to handle heavy freight trains. The locomotive classes up for retirement by about 2030 are listed in order of urgency. Home New Zealand KiwiRail future motivepower? Politically, it cannot do anything else. DFT7335 arrives in Westfield with a northbound freight train. The DFB class is an upgrade of the DFT class fitted with electronic engine management systems, the DFT itself being a rebuild of the original "DF" class. Battery shunting locomotives could be investigated for some light shunting duties. Change), You are commenting using your Google account. In July 2016, Transdev Wellington took over operation of the Wairarapa Connection service, with KiwiRail still providing and operating the DFB locomotives on a "hook-and-tow" basis. Aug 4, 2017 - High quality photograph of KiwiRail DH class (GE U10B) # DH2822 at Auckland, New Zealand. The next ten DFs arrived in 1981 and were also sent to work in the Bay of Plenty, and some to supplement the South Island fleet, which by this time had also entered service on the Main South Line and Midland Line as far as Arthur's Pass. The diesel bankers also regularly need to travel to Christchurch for fuel and maintenance. Trading as KiwiRail and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, KiwiRail is the largest rail transport operator in New Zealand.KiwiRail has business units of KiwiRail Freight, The Great Journeys of New Zealand and Interislander. They wont be the most efficient, but it may be a better option than investing in technology that may soon be obsolete. The D X class was introduced in response to a requirement for a more powerful locomotive to handle traffic on the North Island Main Trunk (NIMT). Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The electric system needs to be investigated. They are due for replacement soon. In Auckland, Transdev Auckland operated 21 DC class locomotives and four DFT class locomotives (owned by KiwiRail) in push-pull mode with 24 sets of 3-5 SA cars and an SD driving car with driving cab and remote controls (ex British Rail Mark 2 carriages rebuilt for suburban service), owned by Auckland Transport. At the time, they were the most powerful locomotives in the South Island, with a total power output of 1,230 kilowatts (1,650hp).[5]. In June 2016, KiwiRail re-introduced the programme for a number of units. DFT class: diesel-electric main line locomotive, now used for passenger trains, work trains and freight trains. Since the DFs were introduced in the International Orange or "Fruit Salad" livery orange long-hood, grey cab, and yellow ends with large white numbers on the long hood, which was the standard livery for NZ Railways until the late 1980s, they have been repainted in several liveries since: In addition, DF 6133 was one of two locomotives to wear the Tasman Forestry livery, with brown long-hood and cab with yellow ends. And they will never be more efficient than standard electrified lines, which supply electricity to rail motive power via catenary. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. EF 30192 is an electric locomotive, and she was the only member of her 22-strong class Until 1997 the line from Otira to Arthurs Pass through the Otira tunnel was electrified. At the time, they were the most powerful locomotives in the South Island, with a total power output of 1,230 kilowatts (1,650 hp). In the late 1990s the driver's side front window was enlarged to prevent eye and back problems for drivers focusing on the mainline ahead. This would be a considerable safety improvement. KiwiRail Holdings Limited is a New Zealand State-owned enterprise responsible for rail operations, which trades as KiwiRail.Headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, KiwiRail is the largest rail transport operator in New Zealand.Since July 2010 John Spencer has been the chairman. Trading as KiwiRail and headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand, KiwiRail is the largest rail transport operator in New Zealand.KiwiRail has business units of KiwiRail Freight, The Great Journeys of New Zealand and Interislander. This will also be a busy corridor for passenger trains. 7008 is the class leader and the only one painted in original phase 1 KiwiRail Railroad: KiwiRail Locomotive: EMD GT22 MC (DFT) Location: Auckland, New Zealand Locomotive #: 7008 Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: March 17, 2015 Although Maxitrax has since been removed from these locomotives some of the units that were classed as DFM have had the designation applied to them when repainted into the KiwiRail livery. This one was recently built by Stadler Rail for the Andean Railway in Bolivia. DX 5483 was the last member of her class to retain the livery, not being overhauled and repainted into KiwiRail colours until 2010. Three DFB locomotives (two operating and one spare) are to be used by the Te Huia (Hamilton to Auckland) from 2020.[11]. Another important line for electrification is the East Coast Main Trunk between Hamilton and Mt Maunganui through the Kaimai Tunnel. Before their introduction the heaviest freight and passenger trains on the line required two members of the 1,060-kilowatt (1,420 hp) D A class to haul them. Prior to the rebuilding to DFT standard, the locomotives received an upgrade in the late 1980s with the introduction of single-manning to improve visibility for the driver; this involved a large single front window replacing the original configuration that had two small windows instead. Therefore, locomotives with a low axle-load need to be considered. [22][23] It was trucked to Hillside Workshops for storage for a short period of time,[23] when it was towed to Hutt Workshops for repairs. It would make sense to electrify some lines soon, no matter what system will be chosen for other unelectrified lines. The DFTs (GT22MC) were themselves rebuilt with turbocharged 12-cylinder 645 engines from earlier, non-turbocharged DF-class units (GL22MC) originally supplied by GMD London from 1979-81. This was used in the Amicus computer system only, and the classification was initially not applied to the locomotives themselves which remained identified as DFT. The New Zealand DF class locomotive of 1979 is a class of 30 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives built by General Motors Diesel of Canada between 1979 and 1981. The one in the middle sports the old 'fruit-salad' livery, while the one at the back is painted in bumble-bee colours. This electrification programme would ensure that emissions can be reduced and creates greater capacity on the railway. The DF class were built by GM in Canada and introduced from 1979. With a new CEO for KiwiRail recently appointed, I considered how future business decision may affect the KiwiRail motive power fleet. I was wondering which locomotives of the fleet have been withdrawn in 2015, which ones are planned to be withdrawn this year or potentially next year (if possible), and if there are any more than are scheduled to be repainted in the KiwiRail livery. The DF class were built by GM in Canada and introduced from 1979. These would replace the DC class and allow other locomotives (DSG) to replace the DSC class. [8], Since October 2016, DFBs that are fitted with a fire suppression system, have been assigned to all the North Island KiwiRail Scenic Journeys passenger services, and are occasionally used on the Coastal Pacific in the South Island. By establishing temporary transfer yards at strategic points, more logs could be carried by rail. The lease ended on 19 December 2008 with ownership of the locomotives going to Tranz Rail's successor, KiwiRail, which paid a further $36.6m to buy the locomotives back.[12]. Assisting on this train to Wh Railroad: KiwiRail Locomotive: EMD GT22 MC (DFB) Location: Near Helensville, New Zealand Locomotive #: 7173 Train ID: 126 Photo Date: March 20, 2017 By comparison the EF class electric locomotive on the NIMT is only 32 years old. While the locomotives had a comparable tractive effort to the DX class, they had little more than half the power of a DX. DX class: diesel-electric main line locomotive, now used mainly in the South Island, including for coal trains. [27] The locomotive was fully rebuilt and returned to service in December 2006 and renumbered as DFB 7348.[29]. The New Zealand DL class of diesel-electric locomotives was manufactured for KiwiRail by CRRC Dalian with engines from MTU. The train returned with 7213 leading. The line between Waikanae and Palmerston North needs to be electrified. A number of DF class locomotives have been involved in derailments and level crossing accidents that have required repair. KiwiRail Holdings Limited is a New Zealand state-owned enterprise responsible for rail operations in New Zealand, and operates inter-island ferries. 1. 28 left in class, introduced 1962-1967 This development is likely to continue, requiring more container transfers from rail to rail, more shunting and more trains between railway yards and freight hubs and large customers. A KiwiRail "DFB" class locomotive at the head of the "Capital Connection" service, ready to depart Wellington station en route to Palmerston North. Refurbishing the electric locomotives is a valid commercial proposition. After 18 months of trial, the decision was made to convert the remaining 29 DFs to DFTs, with the last unit converted in February 1997. These began service on 20 September 2010 with the introduction of a new timetable. KiwiRail Scenic Journeys, Tranz Metro, Interisland Line and KiwiRail Freight are all subsidiaries of KiwiRail. [21] As of late-2020, only 7117 remains laid-up. This removed the DFs from the lower North Island routes and reduced the number in the South Island. Most of the laid-up DFTs were returned to service after undergoing the DFB overhaul program,[13] with one being reinstated as a DFT. In 1992, DF 6260 was turbocharged and altered, and re-entered service as DFT 7008, with the other 29 Rail is well placed to take some of that load. DFB 7010 was released back to KiwiRail in November 2012 leaving three units operating. DFB class locomotives are a standard DFT fitted with the BrightStar wheelslip control system. It was just a suburban train, but it was a special journey., In the last New Zealand census the travel to work question was phrased as: What is the one main way you usually travel to work. [24] In early 2001, work started to repair the locomotive, which included straightening its under-frame and constructing a replacement cab. Many locomotives in KiwiRails fleet have considerable age and their technology is out of date. In 1992, DF 6260 was turbocharged and altered, and re-entered service as DFT 7008, with the other 29 The second batch all received TMS numbers while under construction. From an environmental perspective, it would make sense to electrify that route again. This gave the DF several advantages: a tractive effort of 198kN (45,000lbf) and a maximum speed of 113km/h (70mph), compared to the DCs 140kN (31,000lbf) and 90100km/h (5662mph). They would be powerful and fast enough to haul short trains on the main line and be capable of operating in multiple for heavier trains. The train returned with 7213 leading. A DFT class loco leads two DCs into Timaru. DC's 4231, 4283 and 4507 were among the latter group. Ten locomotives never received road numbers, as they began service after the introduction of TMS in 1979, General American Transportation Corporation, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, "Faster locos mean timely rides - council", "Rolling stock decision looms for Toll NZ", "Withdrawn locomotives (Official Information Act request)", "Clarification on Locomotive Status (Official Information Act request)", 88 seater (also known as Fiats or twinsets), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=New_Zealand_DF_class_locomotive_(1979)&oldid=1001321872, Diesel-electric locomotives of New Zealand, 3 ft 6 in gauge locomotives of New Zealand, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, DF 6133 (later DFB 7307) featured in the 1981 film, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 05:19. Note the enlarged driver's side windscreen. In Auckland, Transdev Auckland operated 21 DC class locomotives and four DFT class locomotives (owned by KiwiRail) in push-pull mode with 24 sets of 3-5 SA cars and an SD driving car with driving cab and remote controls (ex British Rail Mark 2 carriages rebuilt for suburban service), owned by Auckland Transport. The New Zealand DX class locomotive is a class of 49 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives that currently operates on New Zealand's national railway network.. The pillar was moved 100mm to the left with the top and bottom sills was raised and lowered at the same time to give drivers a better view of the track immediately in front and below. In 1990's were upgraded with turbo etc to GT22 MC. Again, the system needs to be carefully considered. Fewer issues have been reported since. The DFB class is an upgrade of the DFT class fitted with electronic engine management systems, the DFT itself being a rebuild of the original "DF" class. Drivers started to notice left-eye fatigue and back issues after long shifts or extended periods driving the locomotives. A lot of fuel would be saved by electrifying a short section. In 1988, the fleet was again reallocated due to the opening of the North Island Main Trunk electrification, with 20 DFs based in Auckland for use in Northland, and between Auckland, Hamilton and the ECMT and its branches. DC/DCP Classes Rebuilt from the DA class between 1978 and 1983, the class is still the most common class on KiwiRail's network, currently in use on both freight and passenger services. It does The New The NZR DX class is a class of 49 Co-Co diesel-electric locomotives that currently operate on New Zealand's national railway network.. The DF class's lights are one over The New Zealand DC class locomotive is a type of diesel-electric mainline locomotive on the New Zealand rail network, operated by KiwiRail on freight trains, and formerly on long-distance passenger trains. This would allow greater train frequencies through the Kaimai Tunnel and increase the capacity of the line significantly. 27 left in class; introduced 19791981; rebuilt 19921996. Therefore she couldnt, Recently, Christchurch Airport announced that it wanted to establish a new world-class sustainable airport on 750 hectares of land near Tarras in Central Otago. The units used on passenger services were required to be fitted with fire suppression equipment by the Pike River Mine disaster enquiry.[9][10]. [14], DFT 7117 was withdrawn in July 2011 after hitting a slip north of Kaikoura a month earlier. The DFT class were rebuilt in 1990s from original DF class introduced from 1979 and currently all DFT class units are being rebuilt as DFB (equipped with BrightStar.) [1], The class should not be confused with the English Electric NZR DF class of 1954; as all of the old DFs had been retired by mid-1975, the "DF" classification was free to be re-used. DFT7186 propels an SA/SD set at Westfield Station. DL 9129 returned to East Town mid morning and hooked up with DFT 7213 and continued with the test train up the Westmere Bank and on to Waitotara. Jul 20, 2017 - High quality photograph of KiwiRail EMD G22AR DC # 4467 at Auckland, New Zealand. Locomotives of New Zealand is a complete list of all locomotive classes that operate or have operated on New Zealand s national railway network. [16] However, despite the second 20 DLs now being in service, only nine units (including 7117) were laid-up.[17][18][19][20]. [1], In 1992, DF 6260 was rebuilt with a new turbocharged diesel engine and some other minor alterations. [1] The turbocharged locomotives can now generate 1,800kW (2,400hp), and now comfortably fit between the DC class and the DX class in terms of power output. Locomotives working Metlink trains between Wellington and Masterton have special fire suppression equipment fitted for working through the 8,8 Km long Rimutaka tunnel. The first 20 members of the DF class arrived in New Zealand in July 1979, and initially, ten worked on the East Coast Main Trunk, Kinleith, Rotorua and Murupara Branches, making use of the recently opened Kaimai Tunnel;[2] and ten worked freight trains on the Main North Line between Christchurch and Picton. 2. But now it must act. Forestry (LogOut/ DSC class: diesel-electric shunting locomotive, used in railway yards throughout the country, sometimes used to haul short trains between railyards and customers. The most noticeable visual difference between the DF and the DC is that the DF is considerably longer with the headlight arrangement on the cabs differing: the DC has the lights arranged horizontally, while the DF has them arranged vertically. DC's 4231, 4283 and 4507 were among the latter group. Other DFTs have been assigned periodically to cover for when these units undergo maintenance, with DFT 7051 and DFB 7186 most recently filling this role during the 2011 Rugby World Cup when extra six-car trains were in use. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. It cannot rely on diesel locomotives forever. In 1986 the DF fleet was reallocated, concentrating 22 of the class in the South Island, and reallocating the remaining eight North Island DFs from Hamilton to Wellington, for use between Wellington and Gisborne, on the Wairarapa Line and Palmerston North - Gisborne Line (PNGL). Between 2006/07, Toll Rail installed the Brightstar engine management system into twelve DFT class locomotives, with these locomotives then officially reclassified as DFB. 7213 continued on with the shunt back to Palmerston North leaving East Town to be the overnight host for the three DL class The central section of the North Island Main Trunk is currently electrified. A KiwiRail "DFB" class locomotive at the head of the "Capital Connection" service, ready to depart Wellington station en route to Palmerston North. I was wondering which locomotives of the fleet have been withdrawn in 2015, which ones are planned to be withdrawn this year or potentially next year (if possible), and if there are any more than are scheduled to be repainted in the KiwiRail livery. {{ parentFolders[parentFolders.length - 1].name }} Footer navigation. The most significant incident involving a DF unit was a head-on collision between DFT 7254 and DC 4202 and DX 5448 at Waipahi in Otago on 20 October 1999, in which the driver of the DFT was killed and the locomotive suffered considerable frontal damage. Kiwirail has said in the past theyre planning to (and have already started withdrawing) the DC class (originally built as DA from 1955-1957) and DSC class (built 1959-1967). With the introduction of the Traffic Monitoring System (TMS) in 1979 these locomotives were renumbered in order with new four-digit numbers starting with 6 in which the last number acted as a check number; DF 1651 became DF 6006 and DF 1670 becoming DF 6202. The class is based on the General Electric U26C model, a narrow-gauge version of the GE U23C model. Dear KiwiRail, I have made this request on the basis to find out information on the current status of the DFT and DC class locomotive fleets. In recent years, there has been a growth in independent freight hubs served by rail. The locomotives used on 6-car SA sets were DFBs 7010, 7200 and 7348, and DFT 7104. In this short section a lot of fuel is used. We may not get such a nice diesel-electric in New Zealand. [25][26] It was planned to construct a universal cab for the loco (the design the same as the cab which was originally fitted to DXR 8007),[26] but never eventuated. The DFB units are a subclass of KiwiRail's DFT class, rebuilt with "Brightstar" engine management systems. We keep our customers satisfied by ensuring our services are reliable and that they can be trusted to deliver on time. DL 9129 returned to East Town mid morning and hooked up with DFT 7213 and continued with the test train up the Westmere Bank and on to Waitotara. These locomotives would also be ideal for some short-haul forestry traffic. Some of these could be transferred to the Otria Arthurs Pass section. 4. The DF class was built as a modern version of the DC class, sharing the same prime mover, but with a Co-Co wheel arrangement, enabling the class to make greater use of its power. The rebuilt DF was reclassified DFT (the T standing for turbocharged) and renumbered 7008.[1]. New Zealand DL class locomotive - WikiMili, The Free Encyclopedia - WikiMili, The Free Encyclo Tip: Note the upper headlights. 7008 is the class leader and the only one painted in original phase 1 KiwiRail Railroad: KiwiRail Locomotive: EMD GT22 MC (DFT) Location: Auckland, New Zealand Locomotive #: 7008 Train ID: UnknownPhoto Date: March 17, 2015 7213 continued on with the shunt back to Palmerston North leaving East Town to be the overnight host for the three DL class The reduction of carbon-dioxide and other gas emissions has only really become a major consideration for KiwiRail in the last year. KiwiRail Holdings Limited is a New Zealand State-owned enterprise responsible for rail operations in New Zealand. 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