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.
Built by General Electric in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States, they were introduced to New Zealand between 1972 and 1976. The class is based on the General Electric U26C model, a narrow-gauge version of the GE U23C model. The U26C is also used in South Africa (see South African Class 34-900), Brazil, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia.
The locomotives have seen several upgrades since their introduction and three versions now exist; the DXB, DXC and DXR.
Read more about New Zealand DX Class Locomotive: Introduction, Sub-Classes, Rebuilds: DXR Class, Withdrawals, Class Register, Models, See Also
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