NZR DC class diesel locomotive (shell) - HOnz

The NZR DC class locomotives are rebuilds of the earlier NZR DA class (G12) locomotives, designated as G22AR (AR for “Australian Rebuild”). 80 locomotives were rebuilt in Australia and 5 in New Zealand.

At one time the largest class of locomotives numerically in New Zealand, in recent years most of the remaining DC class locomotives have been withdrawn, with a number now owned by preservation groups.

Many have also been exported, including one to Tasmania, and others to Queensland and South Africa.

Scale is HO, or HOnz (1:87 scale, 12mm gauge to represent NZ’s 3 foot 6 inch gauge track).

HOnz (1:87 scale) version is a kitset that consists of:

• Body shell

• Fuel tank

• 2x Dofasco bogies

• Dynamic brake fan and vents

• Handrail stanchions, brackets

• Air horns, steps and other detail parts

Grills are not included and are available from Mark’s Model Works.

Chassis:

• HOnz: Kit is designed for the Northyard Engineering A-1-A chassis. We are investigating being able to provide these chassis as part of a kitset.

Measurements:

• HOnz: 117.52mm long x 23.92mm wide x 30.52mm high

Design by Neil Ward, produced by 3 Foot 6 Models under license.