NZR AB class

Built by NZR, NBL, A & G Price

Length

19.02 m

62 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1915–1927

141 units

Axle arrangement

2'C1' h2

Overview of the NZR AB class

Explore the historic NZR AB class steam locomotive, a proud symbol of New Zealand's railway heritage.

Built between 1915 and 1927 by NZR, NBL, A & G Price, this robust locomotive features a 4-6-2 Whyte notation and measures an impressive 19.02 meters.

With a 1067 mm gauge and UIC classification of 2'C1' h2, the NZR AB class has a rich history, serving various private owners groups, including the renowned Kingston Flyer, Mainline Steam Heritage Trust, and Steam Incorporated.

This enduring steam engine is a testament to classic railway engineering and continues to captivate enthusiasts and historians alike.

NZR AB class technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	NZR, NBL, A & G Price · 1915–1927141 units
Track gauge	1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in	3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement	2'C1' h2
Whyte notation	4-6-2
Length	19.02 m62 ft 5 in	62 ft 5 in

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Operators of the NZR AB class

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

Operator	Class	Country
Kingston Flyer	KF AB	New Zealand
Mainline Steam Heritage Trust	MS AB	New Zealand
Private owners group	@private-nz AB	New Zealand
Steam Incorporated	Steam Inc AB	New Zealand