Avonside Engine Company NZR H class

Built by Avonside Engine Company, Neilson and Company

Top speed

24 km/h

15 mph

Weight

35 t

77,162 lb

Length

7.3 m

23 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1875–1886

6 units

Axle arrangement

B1' n2

Overview of the Avonside Engine Company NZR H class

Explore the historic NZR H class locomotive, a testament to robust engineering from Avonside Engine Company and Neilson and Company, built between 1875 and 1886.

This powerful steam locomotive, a key part of New Zealand Railways, features a 0-4-2 Whyte notation and operates on a 1067 mm gauge. With a top speed of 24 km/h and weighing 35 tonnes, it was a reliable workhorse.

The NZR H class represents a significant era in New Zealand's railway history and continues to capture the imagination of rail enthusiasts globally. It stands as an impressive symbol of past technological achievements.

Avonside Engine Company NZR H class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Avonside Engine Company, Neilson and Company · 1875–18866 units
Top speed	24 km/h15 mph	15 mph
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	B1' n2
Whyte notation	0-4-2
Length	7.3 m23 ft 11 in	23 ft 11 in
Width	2.6 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Weight	35 t77,162 lb	77,162 lb