New Zealand DSG class locomotive

New Zealand DSG class

DSG 3114 in Dunedin.

Type and origin Power type Diesel-Electric Shunter Builder Toshiba Heavy Industries, Japan Build date 1981 - 1983

Specifications UIC class Bo-Bo Gauge 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) Length 13.5 metres (44 ft 3 in) Loco weight 56 tonnes (55 long tons; 62 short tons) Prime mover Two Cummins KTA-1150L RPM range 1800 rpm Engine type I6 Diesel engine Generator Two Toshiba SDT 1144 Traction motors Four Toshiba SE 2314 Cylinders 16 Cylinder size 159 mm × 159 mm (6.3 in × 6.3 in)

Performance figures Maximum speed 60 km/h (37 mph) Power output 700 kW (940 hp) Tractive effort 130 kN (29,000 lbf)

Career Number in class 24 Numbers DSG 3005 - 3304 First run 1981 - 1983 Disposition In service

The New Zealand DSG class is a type of diesel-electric shunting locomotive used in New Zealand. The class shares a central cab design with the smaller DSC class shunting locomotive, and is twin-engined. Meanwhile, the very similarly designed, single-engined DSJ class, has a cab that is offset from the centre.

The DSG class shunters were built in four batches from 1981 to 1983 and have seen widespread use throughout New Zealand, particularly in larger yards and for port traffic. They also see service on sections of mainline, performing regional shunt duties in a number of areas.

Class register

Key:	In service	On lease	Out of service	Preserved	Overhaul/Repair	Scrapped

TMS No.	Introduction	Current Livery	Status	Allocated to	Notes
DSG 3005	March 1981	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3018	March 1981	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3020	March 1981	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3033	March 1981	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3046	March 1981	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3059	March 1981	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3061	March 1982	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3074	March 1982	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3087	March 1982	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3101	March 1982	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3114	March 1982	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3127	March 1982	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3155	June 1982	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3168	June 1982	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3170	June 1982	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3196	June 1982	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3208	June 1982	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3210	June 1982	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3236	October 1983	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3249	October 1983	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3251	October 1983	KiwiRail	In service	South Island
DSG 3264	October 1983	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3277	October 1983	KiwiRail	In service	North Island
DSG 3304	October 1983	KiwiRail	In service	South Island