Auckland Freights

DL 9521 exits Pukekohe station with train 141R in tow

16 February 2019

DL 9521 passes the Pukekohe Showgrounds as it powers up with empty train 141R

16 February 2019

DL 9227 brings train MP6 into Westfield yard on a Sunday evening

5 May 2019

Pulling into the yard past Otahuhu station, DL 9227 slowly crawls into Westfield

5 May 2019

DL 9227 catches the evening light as it arrives at Westfield with train MP6

5 May 2019

DL 9688 waits to depart with train MT9 while DL 9227 pulls in with train MP6

5 May 2019

An overview of the Westfield yard with MT9 departing and MP6 arriving

5 May 2019

Now under way, DL 9688 pulls out of Westfield yard with train MT9 while train MP6 rolls in

5 May 2019

A wider overview of the yard with two trains on the move

5 May 2019

Now catching the setting sun, DL 9688 climbs the grade out of Westfield with train MT9 in tow

5 May 2019

DL 9688 pulls out of Westfield yard with train MT9, passing the Otahuhu station

5 May 2019

With the rear cab shining in the sun, DL 9688 drags train MT9 out of Westfield. Mainline Steam's stored wagons can be seen on the right

5 May 2019

DL 9688 brings train MT9 past Mainline Steam's stored wagons

5 May 2019

DL 9688 passes under the Otahuhu station footbridge as it heads onto the mainline with train MT9

5 May 2019

DL 9262 leads train MP5 through the grassy Paerata station area

15 June 2019

Leaning into the curve, DL 9262 powers through Paerata with train MP5

15 June 2019

A Pukekohe shuttle service to Papakura heads the other way as DL 9262 enters Paerata station limits

15 June 2019

Approaching Schlaepfer Road with an empty coal train from the mill, DL 9642 leads train 143R south towards Huntly

6 December 2019

DL 9642 enters a speed restriction as it approaches Schlaepfer Road

6 December 2019

Still clean after being in service for several months, DL 9642 heads towards Huntly

6 December 2019

On a cloudy Christmas Day in Takanini, DL 9089 and DL 9291 lead a lengthy train 220 nearing its destination at Westfield. Low rail traffic on Christmas Day means the train got a good run in Auckland

25 December 2019

As the sun sets over Pukekohe, DL 9469 leads train 345 through Pukekohe station

27 January 2020

DL 9469 heads around the curved Down main around the platform at Pukekohe

27 January 2020

A line of wagons follows DL 9469 around the curves at Pukekohe

27 January 2020

Entering Pukekohe shortly after the morning peak, DL 9567 leads train 138 into station limits on its way to the steel mill

12 March 2020

DL 9567 crosses Subway Road with train 138 in tow

12 March 2020

Passing the Pukekohe raceway, DL 9688 leads train MP2 through Pukekohe, after New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown had come to an end. Although this service continued through Alert Level 4, around half of KiwiRail's services did not run over this period, including the Mission Bush coal trains

28 April 2020

Passing through Pukekohe station, DL 9515 leads train MP2 on a crisp autumn morning. In the stabling yard, ADL 801 waits for its next run

12 May 2020

Heading through Ellerslie, DL 9072 and DCP 4790 lead the port shunt over the hill instead of the usual route through Panmure. The North Island Main Trunk from Britomart to Otahuhu was closed for track upgrades so the port shunts went via Newmarket instead

24 May 2020

On a good day for Auckland's water supply, DFB 7322 and DFB 7023 climb the Whangarata bank with a heavy train MP4 in tow

27 June 2020

DFB 7322 and DFB 7023 crest the Whangarata bank with train MP4. The metroport services are normally the domain of the DL class, but a number of DFB pairs have run some services in the last few days

27 June 2020

DL 9573 leads a loaded train MP6 through Paerata

15 August 2020

Still relatively shiny almost two years after entering service, DL 9573 heads through Paerata with train MP6 in tow

15 August 2020

Although Auckland is at Alert Level 3, most freight trains are still running. MP6 was also one of the trains that ran right through Alert Level 4

15 August 2020

Following close behind train 220 after passing a Stop and Proceed signal, DL 9285 leads a short train 138 through Pukekohe

22 September 2020

DC 4323 passes through Westfield yard with a port shunt from Auckland Port to Wiri. The train did not stop at Westfield and carried on south to Wiri from here

26 September 2020

DL 9233 and DL 9141 lead train 228 into Westfield yard, after waiting for the port shunt to clear

26 September 2020

DL 9233 and DL 9141 roll into Westfield yard with train 228

26 September 2020

DL 9233 and DL 9141 roll down the hill into Westfield yard with train 228

26 September 2020

With AM 646 rolling past on the mainline, DL 9233 and DL 9141 enter Westfield yard with train 228

26 September 2020

Train 228 snakes into the Westfield yard

26 September 2020

DL 9066 leads train MP5 through Paerata, trundling through at a reduced speed of 40km/h

31 October 2020

With a rare visitor in tow, DL 9360 and DL 9187 head train 221 through Buckland in the evening sunset. Along for the ride is DXC 5293, usually a South Island locomotive

17 November 2020

DL 9360 and DL 9187 lead DXC 5293 and train 221 through Buckland. DXC 5293 is returning to Wellington after leading train 220 into Auckland earlier in the day, likely after a traction motor replacement

17 November 2020

DXC 5293 shows its battle scars after years of working the Otira Tunnel, heading back to Wellington dead on train 221

17 November 2020

The three locomotives head into the sunset towards Tuakau, just as train MP8 appears

17 November 2020

Passing the tail end of train 221, DL 9573 leads train MP8 up the hill through Buckland

17 November 2020

DL 9573 gleams in the sunset at the head of train MP8

17 November 2020