New Zealand DSJ class locomotive

New Zealand DSJ class

DSJ 4004 in Picton, April 2012.

Type and origin Power type Diesel-Electric Builder Toshiba Heavy Industries, Japan (1) NZR Addington Workshops (4) Build date 1984–1985 Total produced 5

Specifications UIC class Bo'Bo' Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Prime mover One: Cummins KTA-1150L Engine type 6-cyl diesel engine

Career Operators New Zealand Railways, Tranz Rail, Toll Rail, KiwiRail Numbers TMS: 4004–4060 Locale All of New Zealand Disposition Currently in service

The New Zealand DSJ class is a class of diesel-electric shunting locomotive used on the New Zealand rail network. The class has a very similar overall design to the DSG class, but is instead single-engined, has a cab that is offset from the centre, and is both shorter and lighter than its twin-engined counterpart. The first DSJ was assembled in Japan by Toshiba Heavy Industries, the same company who built the EO class electric locomotives. The remaining four were assembled at the former Addington Workshops in Christchurch.

With only 5 members in this class, it represents one of the smallest contingents of shunt locomotives in current use.