The NZR W
A class locomotives were a class of
Tank locomotive
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built by
New Zealand Railways (NZR). Eleven were built at NZR's own
Addington Workshops
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in Christchurch and
Hillside Workshops in Dunedin. Four more were converted from old
J class 2-6-0 locomotives.
Three were fitted with brakes to assist descent on the
Fell-operated Rewanui and
Roa inclines on the South Island's
West Coast Region
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. These were among the last in use.
Preservation
Only one W
A class has been preserved, number 165. The locomotive was restored by
Gisborne City Vintage Railway in 2000.
See also
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NZR W class
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NZR WB class
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NZR WD class
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NZR WE class
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NZR WF class
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NZR WG class
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NZR WW class
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NZR WS / WAB class
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Locomotives of New Zealand
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All New Zealand's main-line locomotives run on a na ...
References
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2-6-2T locomotives
W class
3 ft 6 in gauge locomotives of New Zealand
Railway locomotives introduced in 1892
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