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Steam locomotive

NZR Ww class

Built by NZR

Weight
52 t
114,640 lb
Track gauge
1,067 mm
Cape gauge
Years built
1913
51 units
Axle arrangement
2'C2' h2

Overview of the NZR Ww class

Discover the NZR Ww class steam locomotive, a testament to early 20th-century railway engineering.

Built in 1913, this powerful 4-6-4 Whyte notation engine boasts a 1067 mm gauge and a substantial 52-tonne weight.

Its UIC axle configuration of 2'C2' h2 highlights its robust design and operational capabilities for its time.

Experience a piece of New Zealand's rich railway heritage, with locomotives like the Ww class being lovingly preserved and showcased at locations such as the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.

NZR Ww class technical specifications

Value
Built byNZR · 191351 units
Track gauge1,067 mmCape gauge3 ft 6 in
UIC axle arrangement2'C2' h2
Whyte notation4-6-4
Weight52 t114,640 lb
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Operators of the NZR Ww class

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

OperatorClassCountry
Glenbrook Vintage RailwayGVR WwNew Zealand

NZR Ww class photos

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