Hutt Workshops NZR_Ka_class

Built by Hutt Workshops

Length

21.2 m

69 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1939–1950

Axle arrangement

2’D2’ h2

Overview of the Hutt Workshops NZR_Ka_class

Discover the powerful NZR Ka Class steam locomotive, a true icon of New Zealand's railway heritage.

Built by Hutt Workshops between 1939 and 1950, this impressive 4-8-4 Whyte notation locomotive, also known by its UIC classification 2’D2’ h2, was a workhorse on the nation's mainlines.

With a length of 21.2 meters and a substantial presence, the Ka Class represents a significant era in steam locomotion.

Today, you can experience the magic of this historic engine with the Mainline Steam Heritage Trust in New Zealand.

Hutt Workshops NZR_Ka_class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hutt Workshops · 1939–1950
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	2’D2’ h2
Whyte notation	4-8-4
Length	21.2 m69 ft 7 in	69 ft 7 in
Width	2.6 m8 ft 6 in	8 ft 6 in
Height	3.5 m11 ft 6 in	11 ft 6 in