AMs to Wellington

DL 9400 approaches Horotiu with AM 144 in tow

2 August 2025

Train B35 inches closer to safety as DL 9400 leads AM 144 across Park Road

2 August 2025

AM 144 rolls south through Hororiu with DL 9400 in charge, almost at its new destination of Te Rapa

2 August 2025

On its second attempt at heading to Wellington, AM 144 heads down the Whangarata bank under tow from DL 9066, running as train B35. The unit only made it as far as Te Rapa on its first attempt before heading back to Wiri for bogie repairs

11 October 2025

AM 144's worn paint is clear here, and is likely even more worn out after graffiti removal from its time at Te Rapa

11 October 2025

DL 9285 leads AM 144 northbound through Whangamarino, running as train B36. AM 144 has received new paint in a new livery, and is heading home to re-enter service after its holiday in Wellington

28 March 2026

AM 144, freshly repainted, heads home with a protective layer in place

28 March 2026

A rare sight, AM 144 passes over a passive level crossing, not seen at all in the Auckland metro area

28 March 2026

AMA 144 brings up the rear of train B36, with the protective layer on the cab removed as it was coming loose

28 March 2026

AM 144 is towed into the sunset out of Whangamarino, heading home to Wiri depot for the first time since October 2025

28 March 2026

DL 9285 leads AM 144 out of Whangamarino and heads home for Wiri depot in Auckland

28 March 2026