© trainspo.comOverview of the Hutt Workshops NZR SD class
Discover the NZR SD class, an iconic control car integral to New Zealand's railway network.
Built by BREL, these units played a significant role in MAXX Auckland operations, ensuring efficient train management. Their robust construction and functional design are hallmarks of this class.
Operating on a 1067 mm gauge track, the NZR SD class is perfectly integrated into the local railway system. This specific gauge highlights its purpose within New Zealand's infrastructure.
With a width of 2.82 meters and a height of 3.89 meters, these control cars balance practical dimensions with reliable performance, making them a vital part of the New Zealand rail scene.
Refurbished by Hillside Engineering and Hutt Workshops, they continue to serve, demonstrating their enduring capability and contribution to ongoing rail services.
Hutt Workshops NZR SD class technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BREL | |
| Refurbished | Hillside Engineering, Hutt Workshops | |
| Track gauge | 1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in | |
| Width | 2.82 m9 ft 3 in | |
| Height | 3.89 m12 ft 9 in |
Operators of the Hutt Workshops NZR SD class
Railway companies that have operated the NZR SD class, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| MAXX Auckland | MAXX SD | New Zealand |
Hutt Workshops NZR SD class photos
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