NZR ADL class (Diesel Multiple Unit)
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| NZ ADL class | |
 A refurbished ADL class DMU at Britomart Transport Centre. |
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| Power type | Diesel Multiple Unit (Passenger capacity: 128) |
|---|---|
| Builder | Goninan, New South Wales, Australia |
| Build date | 1982 - 1985 |
| UIC classification | Bo-Bo |
| Gauge | 1067mm |
| Length | 20.26m (ADL) 21.1 m (ADC) |
| Width | 2.74m |
| Height | 3.844m |
| Total weight | 42.97t (ADL) and 35.75t (ADC) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Power output | 205 kW / 280 hp |
| Career | Transperth, Tranz Metro, Veolia Auckland |
| Number in class | 10 |
| Number | 801 - 810 |
| Locale | Auckland |
| First run | (New Zealand) 1993 |
| Disposition | Currently in service |
The ADL class consists of ten diesel multiple unit (DMU) passenger trains built by Goninan for the Transperth division of Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) in the early 1980s. They were purchased by New Zealand Rail Limited in 1993 to replace suburban carriage trains used in Auckland. The units were credited with an increase in patronage in the Auckland system, but have a number of reliability problems due to their age.
The units are operated by Veolia for MAXX.
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[edit] History
- 1992: New Zealand Rail Limited purchased the 10 units from Westrail.[1]
- 1993, July: The ADL class entered revenue service on the Auckland suburban network.[2]
- 2002, April the Auckland Regional Council funded a $8.5 million upgrade of the entire class. This project included the refurbishment of the interiors of the units and the painting of the exterior in the new MAXX colour scheme.[1][3]
- 2002, December: First refurbished train enters service.[3]
- 2003, November: Last refurbished train enters service.[3]
[edit] Specifications
- Seating Capacity: 68
- Standing Capacity: 62
- Passenger Doors: air-operated sliding doors, two each side (4 per car) 1.26m wide
- Step Height from Rail Level: 1.124m
[edit] List of units in class
| TMS number | In service | Current status | Current livery | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADL 801 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 802 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 804 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 805 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (old photo) |
| ADL 807 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADL 809 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (old photo |
| ADL 810 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 851 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (old photo) |
| ADC 852 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 854 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 855 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 856 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 857 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 858 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
| ADC 859 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (old photo) |
| ADC 860 | July 1993 | In service | MAXX Blue | (photo) |
[edit] Gallery
 ADL 802 motor unit at Westfield station. |
 ADC 855 trailer unit at Britomart station. |
 Unrefurbished ADC 851 unit, normally coupled with ADL 801. |
[edit] External links
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ a b Auckland Regional Council, Auckland's Train Fleet
- ^ The Railways of New Zealand by Churchman & Hurst (p.64)
- ^ a b c Auckland Regional Council, Milestones - To Date
- Parsons, David - New Zealand Railway Motive Power 2002 [1]
