#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail has marked a major milestone with its first two DM locomotives completing their trial journeys phase and officially joining the fleet.
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Freight expectations: KiwiRail's new DM locomotives
KiwiRail has marked a major milestone with its first two brand new DM locomotives officially joining the fleet.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:21 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: The remains of the steam locomotive 'Skunk' have been discovered during works on the South Mole in Whanganui.
Skunk was originally used on the Foxton–Palmerston Line before relocating to Whanganui to assist in land reclamation projects.
Skunk was originally used on the Foxton–Palmerston Line before relocating to Whanganui to assist in land reclamation projects.
September 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Nelson Railway Society will be able to run Wf403, a 120-year-old steam locomotive.
The group will be able to run the locomotive with dry wood about once a month on Saturdays on the 2km track at Founders Park.
The group will be able to run the locomotive with dry wood about once a month on Saturdays on the 2km track at Founders Park.
September 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: The engine from the Nelson Railway Society's Dsa Locomotive has been transported to Heslops for repair after the engine recently failed.
May 5, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: A 19th-century steam locomotive was swung into its new home by crane through the roof of the shed in the Lumsden railway precinct today.
The 1880 D class locomotive, D6, has been refurbished in Winton by Bulleid Engineering over the past three years.
The 1880 D class locomotive, D6, has been refurbished in Winton by Bulleid Engineering over the past three years.
April 15, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: With the retirement of the Aratere, Steam Incorporated made the decision to create a 'Southern contingent' to allow the group to run heritage rail events in both islands while the rail connection is severed.
Ab 608, Da 1431 & DC 437 are now in the South Island.
Ab 608, Da 1431 & DC 437 are now in the South Island.
August 18, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail’s first DM class locomotive has officially entered service, operating the route from Christchurch to Timaru on New Zealand’s South Island.
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KiwiRail's first DM locomotive enters service
KiwiRail’s first DM class locomotive has officially entered service, operating the route from Christchurch to Timaru.
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August 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: Rapid Haulage have assisted Steam Incorporated in moving AB 608's locomotive and tender unit out of Blenheim.
The locomotive has been loaded onto the Kaitaki and transferred back to Wellington.
The locomotive has been loaded onto the Kaitaki and transferred back to Wellington.
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: Steam Incorporated has welcomed DC 4375 back to the mainline after completing its inaugural run on network track on August 9.
DC 4375 has spent the last 4 years being restored by the SI team.
DC 4375 has spent the last 4 years being restored by the SI team.
August 11, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Western Springs Railway team have been riveting the roof onto Barclay 1270’s cab as part of a restoration project.
May 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Canterbury Railway Society have installed a Caterpillar D343 Engine into a Dsa locomotive.
The new loading ramp has also been connected up to the Ferrymead Railway.
The new loading ramp has also been connected up to the Ferrymead Railway.
May 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail has said their new DM class locomotives have just completed testing through the Otira Tunnel & along the Midland line with performance being reviewed incase of any adjustments.
May 31, 2025 at 6:36 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Glen Afton Line - Heritage Railway welcomed the return of Climax 1650 following a long overhaul by the Climax 1650 Steam Trust.
1650 will be on display to the public during the April 6th open day and is the first step to returning it to service.
1650 will be on display to the public during the April 6th open day and is the first step to returning it to service.
March 30, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: J 1211 has arrived at the Mainline Steam Heritage Trust's storage shed in Plimmerton after making a trip down from Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
PHOTOS: Graham Wilson.
PHOTOS: Graham Wilson.
July 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: Weka Pass Railway & the Canterbury Railway Society have swapped locomotives with WPR leasing shunting locomotive Tr 111 while CRS take on the rebuild of Dsa 276 for WPR.
📷 K Prince & A & K Cranes
📷 K Prince & A & K Cranes
April 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Canterbury Railway Society have welcomed its electric locomotives back to the tracks following teams replacing materials that were stolen last year.
The locomotives have also received updates to improve the electric traction system.
The locomotives have also received updates to improve the electric traction system.
October 27, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail’s EF class locomotive has received international recognition for its distinctive engineering significance and enduring contribution to New Zealand’s rail infrastructure.
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Electric Locomotive Fleet’s Significance Honoured
The Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) formally recognised KiwiRail’s EF class locomotives with an Engineering Heritage Award at a ceremony in Palmerston North earlier today.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Western Springs Railway has welcomed the delivery of the Mainline Steam Trust’s Bagnall 2475.
2475 will be at MOTAT for an extended stay and will be running on live days.
2475 will be at MOTAT for an extended stay and will be running on live days.
June 17, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: One of KiwiRail's former DFT locomotives which were exported to southern Africa in April 2024 has begun service for Traxtion in Africa.
DFTs 7008, 7036, 7051 and 7132 appear to have been renumbered 2201-2204.
DFTs 7008, 7036, 7051 and 7132 appear to have been renumbered 2201-2204.
March 18, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: DC4375 has recently received a new primer layer to its underframe while undergoing a rebuild for Steam Incorporated.
PICS - Steam Incorporated.
PICS - Steam Incorporated.
April 14, 2025 at 2:36 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail's new tampers 731 & 744 were transferred from Westfield to Palmerston North on Saturday, the tampers were hauled by DL 9319.
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DL 9319 ETM 731 744 (Tampers) with Train B33 approaching Burbush North Island Main Trunk
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May 5, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: KiwiRail’s new DM locomotives are one step closer to entering service, with two prototype units recently completing testing across the South Island rail network.
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KiwiRail’s new locomotives advance South Island testing
KiwiRail’s new DM locomotives are one step closer to entering service, with two prototype units recently completing testing across the
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July 23, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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#LocomotiveNews: The Canterbury Railway Society recently started the engine of Dsa 276 following a rebuild.
There is still work to test, commission and then train staff on the locomotive before it can officially hit the tracks.
There is still work to test, commission and then train staff on the locomotive before it can officially hit the tracks.
August 3, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: Mainline Steam Heritage Trust has welcomed back Kb968's tender bunker back from Steam and Sand, where it had been sandblasted and primed.
The tender bunker will be painted in due course.
The tender bunker will be painted in due course.
October 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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#LocomotiveNews: Toitū Otago Settlers Museum celebrated Josephine the double-ended Fairlie locomotive’s 153rd birthday over Labour Weekend.
Josephine and sister engine Rose were the first engines to work the Dunedin to Port Chalmers line.
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Josephine and sister engine Rose were the first engines to work the Dunedin to Port Chalmers line.
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Museum celebrates locomotive turning 153
Josephine was the belle of the ball at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum yesterday, when a large crowd turned out to celebrate her 153rd birthday. The...
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October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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