First DM Class Locos Arrive in Lyttelton, New Zealand

[@guillem8913]

Those are some beautiful locomotives 🤩

[@jurassicrailfan]

nice vid, i never expected to see stadler locos in nz

[@vernongoodey5096]

Hi travelled over most of NZ in 2000 steam special in North island simply supurb. One point though these new locos look similar to the British class 58 (an export model) which most countries refused to purchase because they said that the side walkways were against Union rules. Meaning that the fitters when repairing them in sidings would have to work outside. Seems strange that this isn’t a problem today? Oh the class 58 was a very reliable loco so failures weren’t an issue!

[@niftynige]

Way better than the Chinese rubbish that cost a fortune.

[@danieleyre8913]

Actually the one good thing about the DL’s is that they weren’t expensive hahahaha.

[@tierra6391]

Another one who probably uses an iPhone and believes it’s made in the USA. And has electronics in his house and think they are all made in NZ. China this China that…without Chinese products you will be paying a lot more for your electronics and clothes.

[@paulwarner5395]

I was hoping that KR may have gone back to EMD or GE in the US for their new locos. Maybe Stadler made them and offer they couldn't refuse.

[@bwk4528]

Obviously your knowledge is well out of date as EMD and GE no longer exist.

[@paulwarner5395]

@@bwk4528 While that's true the brands still exist.

[@marcmear8419]

Prime mover is made in Canada plus Progress rail and Wabco locomotives cost more

[@steveyoung8876]

@@marcmear8419 And they couldn't deliver in time, IIRC.

[@OfficialSEIC2K6]

Idk when these new locomotives will begin testing.

[@phillipcollins9290]

Have the DXR's all been renumbered or scrapped? I think the DXR's were numbered in the 8000's.

[@philiphunt2313]

Thanks for the video. Do you know where in the city they were take?

[@danieleyre8913]

Lyttleton NZ.

[@matthewnisbett4058]

new ones are the last 2?

[@ThroneOfBhaal]

Yep, two old ones upfront are DX.