New Zealand DSJ class locomotive

The New Zealand 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.

New Zealand DSJ class
DSJ4004 in Picton, April 2012.
Type and origin
Power typeDiesel-Electric
BuilderToshiba Heavy Industries, Japan (1) NZR Addington Workshops (4)
Build date1984–1985
Total produced5
Specifications
Configuration:
  UICBo'Bo'
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Prime moverOne: Cummins KTA-1150L
Engine type6-cyl diesel engine
Career
OperatorsNew Zealand Railways, Tranz Rail, Toll Rail, KiwiRail
NumbersTMS: 4004–4060
LocaleAll of New Zealand
DispositionFour in service, one written off
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