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The train has just exited the 8,8 Km long Rimutaka tunnel (longest in Southern hemisphere when opened in 1955.) This tunnel is among several that has strict safety compliance such as special fire suppression measures. The railway over the incline that operated from 1878 until 1955 is now a walking and cycling trail that starts just behind the .. More |
GT22MC
Diesel-electric locomotive
| Series: | EMD GL22MC |
| Build: | GMD 1979−1981 (30) |
| Refurbished: | Tranz Rail 1992 - 1997 |
| Top speed: | 113 km/h |
| Gauge: | 1067 mm |
| UIC axles: | Co'Co' |
| Length: | 16.7 m |
| Weight: | 86 t |
| Prime mover: | EMD 12-645E3C |
| Power output: | 1800 kW |
| Tractive effort: | 198 kN |
| Source: | en.wikipedia.org |
Career
 | KiwiRail DFB | KiwiRail Holdings Limited | 16 |
| KiwiRail DFM | KiwiRail Holdings Limited | 2 |
| KiwiRail DFT | KiwiRail Holdings Limited | 9 |
| Toll NZ DFT | Toll Holdings New Zealand Limited | 1 |
| Tranz Rail DFT | Tranz Rail Holdings Ltd | 1 |
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The Northern Explorer runs 3 times a week in each direction and takes about 11 hours for the 680 Km (420 miles) between Auckland and the capital. The DF class was introduced from 1979 and in 1990's rebuilt to EMD GT22MC reclassified DFT and later DFB with the current rebuilding program which includes Brightstar for those not already with i .. More |
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The Northern Explorer runs 3 times a week in each direction and takes about 11 hours for the 680 Km (420 miles) between Auckland and the capital. The DF class was introduced from 1979 and in 1990's rebuilt to EMD GT22MC reclassified DFT and later DFB with the current rebuilding program which includes Brightstar for those not already with .. More |
Changed Dec 19, 2016 Report
