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Electric locomotive

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 NZR ED

Explore the iconic NZR ED electric locomotive, a cornerstone of New Zealand Railways.

Built by English Electric and NZR, this robust locomotive exemplifies reliable railway engineering.

Capable of reaching 88 km/h and weighing 81 tonnes, the NZR ED was a versatile workhorse for both passenger and freight services.

Operating on a 1.5 kV DC electric system with a powerful 80 kN tractive effort, it was well-equipped for various operational demands.

Measuring 14.1 meters in length with a 1067 mm gauge, the NZR ED is a significant piece of railway heritage worth discovering.

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 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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