Diesel Traction Group

Diesel Traction Group

Diesel Traction Group is the Christchurch-based operator of a fleet of ex-New Zealand Railways diesel-electric locomotives. The fleet represents the full collection of NZ locomotives built by the English Electric Company and is a historically significant collection of early New Zealand diesel traction.The DTG is based at Ferrymead Heritage Park. Locomotives are used on passenger trains and heavy shunting services on the Ferrymead Railway. Locomotives also have ventured out onto other heritage/tourist railways and charters on the national rail network. DTG is a member of FRONZ (Federation of Rail Organisations of New Zealand).

External links

* [http://www.trainweb.org/nzdiesels/mainline/dg/ New Zealand Diesel and Electric Traction - Class DG]
* [http://www.dtg.co.nz Diesel Traction Group]


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