Re: Our nearby neighbours in NZ....

[Craig Haber <albatross@harnessnet.com.au>]

Hi,

John Dennis wrote:

> I had not heard that the DXs were originally intended for South Africa -
>  although it was 25 years ago that I lived in Auckland (about the same
> time they were being delivered).  Interesting, I shall have to reread
> my resources.

Apparently the deal fell through acc. diplomatic reasons (eg, apartheid
etc), so NZ purchased the locos.  I'm told the fuel tank sight classes still
have the South African labelling on them.

Regards,
Craig.
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