YEC NZR A class

Built by Dübs & Co, YEC

Weight

11 t

24,251 lb

Length

5.49 m

18 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,067 mm

Cape gauge

Years built

1873–1875

14 units

Overview of the YEC NZR A class

Discover the charm of the NZR A class, a historic steam locomotive that once graced the railways of New Zealand.

Built by Dübs & Co between 1873 and 1875, these engines played a significant role in the nation's early railway development.

With a narrow gauge of 1067 mm, the A class locomotives were designed for efficiency on the diverse New Zealand terrain.

Measuring a compact 5.49 meters in length and weighing just 11 tonnes, they were nimble and versatile for their time.

Today, the legacy of the NZR A class lives on at the Plains Vintage Railway, where it is proudly preserved and operated as PVR A.

Experience a piece of railway history and the power of steam with this iconic locomotive.

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

Operator	Class	Country
Plains Vintage Railway	PVR A	New Zealand