NBL GMAM

Built by Beyer & Peacock, Henschel, NBL

Weight

245.7 t

541,675 lb

Length

28.6 m

93 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1953–1958

120 units

Axle arrangement

2'D1' h4

Overview of the NBL GMAM

Discover the GMAM, a powerful 4-8-2 steam locomotive built by Beyer & Peacock, Henschel, and NBL between 1953 and 1958. This impressive Garratt series locomotive represents a pinnacle of railway engineering.

With a length of 28.6 meters and weighing 245.7 tonnes, the GMAM is a formidable machine. Its 1067 mm gauge underscores its operational history.

Today, the GMAM is preserved by the Mainline Steam Heritage Trust in New Zealand, offering a captivating glimpse into the golden age of steam. This remarkable locomotive is a testament to a bygone era.

NBL GMAM technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	Garratt
Built by	Beyer & Peacock, Henschel, NBL · 1953–1958120 units
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	2'D1' h4
Whyte notation	4-8-2
Length	28.6 m93 ft 10 in	93 ft 10 in
Train length	41.98 m137 ft 9 in	137 ft 9 in
Height	3.96 m13 ft 0 in	13 ft 0 in
Weight	245.7 t541,675 lb	541,675 lb
Axle load	15.95 t35,164 lb	35,164 lb