English Electric Class D/Dm restoration
3rd April 2006

The last remaining large headlight English Electric-built set still operating with over 50 years service has been restored in the very popular red livery. On 3rd April 2006 the 3-car set was showcased at Wellington station for public viewing. This collection shows the very high standard of restoration that has been undertaken. It re-entered public service on 4th April with its first duties being Wellington-Melling services.

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The trio pose in the sun at Wellington Station on 3.4.2006.
The trio pose in the sun at Wellington Station on 3.4.2006.
 Front end view of D2411. The large headlight is a stand-out feature.
Front end view of D2411. The large headlight is a stand-out feature.
 The interior of the units have a nice 'period' feel.
The interior of the units have a nice 'period' feel.
 Original gauges have been nicely restored.
Original gauges have been nicely restored.
This sign has been placed on each carriage to give passengers an insight into the background to the heritage vehicle. 'Cyclops' is more of a marketing name than one referred to by railfans.
This sign has been placed on each carriage to give passengers an insight into the background to the heritage vehicle. 'Cyclops' is more of a marketing name than one referred to by railfans.
 A view from the platform end of D2130, Dm556 and D2411.
A view from the platform end of D2130, Dm556 and D2411.
 Front end view of D2130.
Front end view of D2130.
 Interior view od D2130. Although originals fittings have been left, modern upholstery and carpeting have been added in the restoration.
Interior view od D2130. Although originals fittings have been left, modern upholstery and carpeting have been added in the restoration.
Gold letter adds a smart touch to the carriage sides.
Gold letter adds a smart touch to the carriage sides.
 Side view of D2130 as it rests at Platform 9, Wellington.
Side view of D2130 as it rests at Platform 9, Wellington.
 An interior view of D2411 looking towards the driving end.
An interior view of D2411 looking towards the driving end.
 The bright red paintwork catches the midday Wellington sunshine.
The bright red paintwork catches the midday Wellington sunshine.
The gold lettering of D2411.
The gold lettering of D2411.
 On 20.1.2006 one of the D units is seen with a large sheet of masking tape around its body side. The underframes were being sprayed black.
On 20.1.2006 one of the D units is seen with a large sheet of masking tape around its body side. The underframes were being sprayed black.
 Front end view of D2411.
Front end view of D2411.
 The gold lettering on the side of Dm556.
The gold lettering on the side of Dm556.
Driving motor coach Dm556. The coach is placed between two driving trailers.
Driving motor coach Dm556. The coach is placed between two driving trailers.
 Another view of Dm556 with D2411 at the far end of the platform.
Another view of Dm556 with D2411 at the far end of the platform.
 A unique Tranz Metro logo appears on the side of each carriage.
A unique Tranz Metro logo appears on the side of each carriage.
 In earlier times D2130 is at the head of an express to Wellington and is seen passing Petone on 11.1.2005.
In earlier times D2130 is at the head of an express to Wellington and is seen passing Petone on 11.1.2005.
D2130 approaches Melling Junction with 8.03am to Wellington on 5.4.2006.
D2130 approaches Melling Junction with 8.03am to Wellington on 5.4.2006.
 On its second day of public service D2411 leads as the 3-car set nears Petone with 8.28am to Melling on 5.4.2006.
On its second day of public service D2411 leads as the 3-car set nears Petone with 8.28am to Melling on 5.4.2006.
 On the afternoon of its first day back in service the 'red set' worked the afternoon services to Taita. The set is seen coming to a halt at Petone with the 3.35pm from Wellington on 4.4.2006.
On the afternoon of its first day back in service the 'red set' worked the afternoon services to Taita. The set is seen coming to a halt at Petone with the 3.35pm from Wellington on 4.4.2006.
 Returning from Taita, D2130 leads as the 4.06pm passes Petone en route back to Wellington on 4.4.2006.
Returning from Taita, D2130 leads as the 4.06pm passes Petone en route back to Wellington on 4.4.2006.
The 'celebrity' 3-car set headed by D2130 arrives at Petone on 20.4.2006 with the 9.14am service from Melling to Wellington.
The 'celebrity' 3-car set headed by D2130 arrives at Petone on 20.4.2006 with the 9.14am service from Melling to Wellington.
 Although a dull shot, this picture is history making! For the first time in about 20 (?) years a 9-car formation of red EE units worked from Wellington to Taita on 19.4.2006. The 7.05am from Wellington arrives at Taita headed by the restored Dm556 set, followed by Dm504 and Dm527.
Although a dull shot, this picture is history making! For the first time in about 20 (?) years a 9-car formation of red EE units worked from Wellington to Taita on 19.4.2006. The 7.05am from Wellington arrives at Taita headed by the restored Dm556 set, followed by Dm504 and Dm527.
 28.4.2006 was the second occasion that a 9-car red set was in service. Dm556, 504 and 527 pause at Petone with 7.45am Taita to Wellington service.
28.4.2006 was the second occasion that a 9-car red set was in service. Dm556, 504 and 527 pause at Petone with 7.45am Taita to Wellington service.
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