© trainspo.comA & G Price NZR AB class
Built by NZR, NBL, A & G Price
Overview of the A & G Price NZR AB class
Discover the powerful NZR AB class steam locomotive, a historic marvel of engineering.
Built between 1915 and 1927 by NZR, NBL, A & G Price, this iconic 4-6-2 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a 1067 mm gauge and a length of 19.02 meters.
Explore its legacy through various heritage organizations, including Steam Incorporated and Mainline Steam Heritage Trust, each preserving a piece of New Zealand's rich railway history.
A & G Price NZR AB class technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | NZR, NBL, A & G Price · 1915–1927141 units | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'C1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 4-6-2 | |
| Length | 19.02 m62 ft 5 in |
Operators of the A & G Price NZR AB class
Railway companies that have operated the NZR AB class, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Flyer | KF AB | New Zealand |
| Mainline Steam Heritage Trust | MS AB | New Zealand |
| Private owners group | @private-nz AB | New Zealand |
| Steam Incorporated | Steam Inc AB | New Zealand |
A & G Price NZR AB class photos
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