1966 English Electric diesel locomotive DI 1102 is the last of its type in New Zealand, and was on display at the Dunedin Railway Station yesterday. PHOTO: GERARD O'BRIENTrain enthusiasts are already lining up to ride on a piece of Otago's railway history, which recently rolled back into Dunedin. The big red English Electric diesel locomotive - simply known as DI 1102 - has been hired by Dunedin Railways for the summer cruise ship season, to be used as "standby cover" if any of the tour company's own locomotives break down. Mr Craig said the loco was built in 1966 and spent its early days running between Picton and Christchurch. It was hired from the DTG when the lease on the popular Silver Fern railcar expired earlier this year.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 03, 2019 15:33 UTC