Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Six Brand new DM class locomotives just offloaded at the Port of Timaru by Smiths Cranes and Construction, made their way north today and were quite the sight heading through Ashburton. Towed by an earlier arrival, seven in total!
Built in Spain and capable of 120 Kph, the eventual fleet of 66 locomotives replace the aging fleet of DX locos which have half a century of service behind them.
Kiwirail info.

Additional footage; Cayleb Clayton

Filmed 20 August 2026 between Rakaia and Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand.

Cheers to the friendly locomotive crew.