NZR DA class locomotive (shell) - HOnz

NZR DA class locomotive shell - available in either phase I or phase III variations.

The DA class (EMD G12) were the most numerous diesel electric locomotives ever to run in New Zealand. First introduced in 1955, the 146 strong class eventually replaced steam traction in the North Island. The G12 design was a very popular export model for Electro-Motive Diesel, the locomotive division of General Moters (GM), and a number of other railways around the world had similar locomotives.

The locomotives were introduced in three distinct “phases” between 1955 and 1967, with their own variations in headlights, walkways and a number of other minor details. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, 85 of the class were rebuilt into the DC class, some of which are still in service today. The remainder of the DA class soldiered on until 1989. A number of the class are now preserved.

Note: the HOnz scale versions are three pieces (shorthood and cab, longhood and chassis).

Decals are available from Trackgang Products.

The OO scale version (for Frateschi) of this model is here. The NZ120 (TT:120) version is here.

Chassis:

• For the HOnz version, we have used a Northyard Engineering chassis in the past (see example pictured), however these are not readily available from Northyard at the moment, so an alternative is being created.

Measurements:

• HOnz: 162.10mm long x 32.60mm wide x 42mm high

Design by Jeremiah Bunyan, models produced by 3 Foot 6 Models