Skip to content
Locomotive-Specs
NZR Ja 4-8-2 – photo 1© trainspo.com
Steam locomotive

NZR Ja 4-8-2

Built by NZR, NBL

Weight
70 t
154,323 lb
Length
20.4 m
66 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1946–1956
Axle arrangement
2'D1' h2

Overview of the NZR Ja 4-8-2

Discover the powerful NZR Ja 4-8-2 steam locomotive, a true icon of New Zealand's railway heritage.

These impressive locomotives, built by NZR and NBL between 1946 and 1956, feature a robust 4-8-2 wheel arrangement and a 1067 mm gauge, making them capable of traversing diverse terrains.

With a length of 20.4 meters and a weight of 70 tons, the NZR Ja 4-8-2 steam loc offers a glimpse into the golden age of steam transportation.

Explore preserved examples at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Mainline Steam Heritage Trust, and Steam Incorporated, where their steam power continues to captivate enthusiasts.

NZR Ja 4-8-2 technical specifications

Value
Built byNZR, NBL · 1946–1956
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement2'D1' h2
Whyte notation4-8-2
Length20.4 m66 ft 11 in
Weight70 t154,323 lb
Source of the data: en.wikipedia.orgView this model on trainspo.com Spotted an error? Let us know

Operators of the NZR Ja 4-8-2

Railway companies that have operated the NZR Ja 4-8-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Glenbrook Vintage RailwayGVR JaNew Zealand
Mainline Steam Heritage TrustMS JaNew Zealand
Steam IncorporatedSteam Inc JaNew Zealand

NZR Ja 4-8-2 photos

Photos © their respective authors, shared on trainspo.com. They may show liveries or variants that differ from the specifications above.

More steam locomotives from NZR

All NZR models

Similar steam locomotives from other manufacturers

All steam locomotives
All NZR models All steam locomotives