Locomotives of New Zealand currently in operation owned by KiwiRail consist of 172 diesel-electric locomotives, 22 electric locomotives, 3 railcars, and 103 shunting locomotives. There are also 19 diesel multiple units in Auckland, owned by Auckland Transport, 71 electric multiple units owned by the Greater Wellington Regional Council, and diesel-electric and steam locomotives and railcars in working order owned by private companies or preservation societies.
All New Zealand's main-line locomotives are 1067 mm (3 foot 6 inch) gauge.
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