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English Electric NZR ED

Built by English Electric, NZR

Top speed
88 km/h
55 mph
Weight
81 t
178,574 lb
Length
14.1 m
46 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge

Overview of the English Electric NZR ED

Explore the NZR ED electric locomotive, a notable part of New Zealand's railway history.

Built by English Electric and NZR, this impressive locomotive served the New Zealand Railways Department.

With a length of 14.1 meters and a weight of 81 tons, it was designed for 1067 mm gauge.

Its electric systems ran on 1.5 kV DC, allowing it to reach a top speed of 88 km/h.

The NZR ED provided reliable service and performance for many years.

Discover the design and legacy of this significant electric locomotive.

English Electric NZR ED technical specifications

Value
Built byEnglish Electric, NZR
Top speed88 km/h55 mph
Tractive effort80 kN17,985 lbf
Electric systems
  • 1.5 kV DC
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
Length14.1 m46 ft 3 in
Weight81 t178,574 lb
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Operators of the English Electric NZR ED

Railway companies that have operated the NZR ED, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
New Zealand Railways DepartmentNZR EDNew Zealand

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