The New Zealand DE class[nb 1] was a class of fifteen diesel-electric shunting locomotives, introduced by the New Zealand Railways (NZR) with an intention to replace steam locomotives on shunting duties with diesel power. The class was physically similar to the Tasmanian Government Railways X class, which was also of English Electric design.
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New Zealand DE class |
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Performance figures |
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Maximum speed | 55 miles per hour (89 km/h) |
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Power output | 660 hp (490 kW) gross, 600 hp (450 kW) net |
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Tractive effort | 12,700 lbf (56.5 kN) at 15 mph (20 km/h) |
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Career |
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Number in class | 15 |
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Numbers | 501–515 (original) 1308–1458 (TMS) |
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First run | 20 May 1952 |
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Last run | January 1989 |
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Retired | April 1984 – January 1989 |
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Disposition | 8 scrapped 7 preserved |
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