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The New Zealand DSG class is a type of diesel-electric shunting locomotive used in New Zealand. The class shares a central cab design with the smaller DSC class shunting locomotive, and is twin-engined. Meanwhile, the very similarly designed, single-engined DSJ class, has a cab that is offset from the centre.
The DSG class shunters were built in four batches from 1981 to 1983. The first batch of six locomotives was introduced in 1981, [2] followed by batches in 1982 and 1983. [3]
The locomotives have seen widespread use throughout New Zealand, particularly in larger yards and for port traffic. [3] They also see service on sections of mainline, performing regional shunt duties in a number of areas.
All DSG class locomotives are in the KiwiRail Mark 2 colour scheme (Vertical separations of main colours on car body). [1]