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The class were A1A-A1A versions of the Electro-Motive Diesel G12 model, altered slightly to fit New Zealand's 1067al=onlk=on rail system, and New Zealand's small loading gauge. The locomotives were introduced between 1955 and 1967, and was the first class of diesel locomotives to seriously displace steam traction. Between 1978 and 1983, eighty-five locomotives were rebuilt as the DC class, which many of are still in use today. All but one of the remaining locomotives were withdrawn by 1989, with six locomotives preserved. The last locomotive was refitted for shunting duties, and now exists as DAR 517. |