NZR DG class locomotive - HOnz

The NZR DG class locomotive was introduced in 1955. Built by English Electric, they were originally allocated to both islands. The fleet was eventually entirely based in the South Island from 1976. Some locomotives were rebuilt in the late 1970s with new cabs and engine upgrades, but withdrawals began in the early 1980s, with the entire fleet out of service by 1983. Several examples have been preserved.

3D print includes shell, bogie sideframes and airtank to fit to chassis (not pictured). Model doesn’t include “wing” mirrors, ditch lights or tablet exchanger bracket (as these details vary from loco to loco). Cab-mounted horns can easily be reversed, again this feature varies from loco to loco.

Real-life image from Wikipedia (DG 772 at Ferrymead, Christchurch)

Mechanism:

HOnz: Piko TT scale BR118 6-axle

Measurements:

HOnz: 167mm long, 30.5mm wide and 40.7mm high