Locomotives

A DigitalNZ Story by Richard Armstrong

Image: NZR A class steam locomotive

NZR A class steam locomotive

Auckland Libraries

Image: NZR A class steam locomotive

NZR A class steam locomotive

Auckland Libraries

Image: J class steam locomotive on turntable

J class steam locomotive on turntable

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Locomotive Trial, Dannevirke

Locomotive Trial, Dannevirke

MTG Hawke's Bay

Image: Manawatu Bc class steam locomotive

Manawatu Bc class steam locomotive

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: "J" class steam locomotive no. 124 (2-6-0 type).

"J" class steam locomotive no. 124 (2-6-0 type).

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Building locomotive E66 : photograph

Building locomotive E66 : photograph

Wairarapa Archive

Image: Blueprint specifications for "Wa" class steam locomotives (J converted)

Blueprint specifications for "Wa" class steam locomotives (J converted)

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Blueprint specifications "Wa/2" for "Wa" class steam locomotives (J converted)

Blueprint specifications "Wa/2" for "Wa" class steam locomotives (J converted)

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J class steam locomotive, NZR 110, 2-6-0 type.

J class steam locomotive, NZR 110, 2-6-0 type.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J Class steam locomotive, NZR no 118, 2-6-0 type.

J Class steam locomotive, NZR no 118, 2-6-0 type.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J class steam locomotive, NZR 110, 2-6-0 type.

J class steam locomotive, NZR 110, 2-6-0 type.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Steam locomotive "Ub" Class 282

Steam locomotive "Ub" Class 282

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: R Class steam locomotive on Jervois Quay, Wellington

R Class steam locomotive on Jervois Quay, Wellington

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Locomotive at the entrance to Mercer Tunnel

Locomotive at the entrance to Mercer Tunnel

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: (Photo, courtesy Mr. J. Ewart, Wellington.) The Dunedin locomotive staff in the early ‘eighties

(Photo, courtesy Mr. J. Ewart, Wellington.) The Dunedin locomotive staff in the early ‘eighties

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Steam locomotive 453, N class, built by Baldwin

Steam locomotive 453, N class, built by Baldwin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Steam locomotive and train at Lumsden Railway Station.

Steam locomotive and train at Lumsden Railway Station.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Steam locomotive "J" 118 at the Petone Railway Workshops. The side of the cab. 1924

Steam locomotive "J" 118 at the Petone Railway Workshops. The side of the cab. 1924

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Steam locomotive "J" 56 in New Zealand Railways first numbering system, on the Auckland section

Steam locomotive "J" 56 in New Zealand Railways first numbering system, on the Auckland section

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J class locomotive, NZR number 14, 2-6-0 type, and railway employees

J class locomotive, NZR number 14, 2-6-0 type, and railway employees

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J class steam locomotive, NZR 117, 2-6-0 type, Hillside Railway Workshops.

J class steam locomotive, NZR 117, 2-6-0 type, Hillside Railway Workshops.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Steam locomotive "J" 118 at the Petone Railway Workshops. Rear view of the tender. 1924

Steam locomotive "J" 118 at the Petone Railway Workshops. Rear view of the tender. 1924

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J class locomotive on a railway turntable, with men, women, and children sitting and standing alongside

J class locomotive on a railway turntable, with men, women, and children sitting and standing alongside

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: L class steam locomotive, NZR 208, 2-4-0T type.

L class steam locomotive, NZR 208, 2-4-0T type.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Men by Wellington & Manawatu Railway steam locomotive number 10

Men by Wellington & Manawatu Railway steam locomotive number 10

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Wellington and Manawatu Railway locomotives and crew at Paekakariki

Wellington and Manawatu Railway locomotives and crew at Paekakariki

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: G Class steam locomotive, NZR 55, 4-4-0T

G Class steam locomotive, NZR 55, 4-4-0T

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Old "G" class steam locomotive 55, lettered Kaitangata on the side

Old "G" class steam locomotive 55, lettered Kaitangata on the side

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: O Class steam locomotive NZR 99, 2-8-0 type.

O Class steam locomotive NZR 99, 2-8-0 type.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: V class steam locomotive no 132, 2-6-2 type

V class steam locomotive no 132, 2-6-2 type

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: A pencil sketch by J. B. Whittleston, apprentice blacksmith, Hillside, of one of the Railway Department's “G” class locomotives, six of which were built at Hillside Workshops last year

A pencil sketch by J. B. Whittleston, apprentice blacksmith, Hillside, of one of the Railway Department's “G” class locomotives, six of which were ...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: (Photo courtesy MR. J. Ewart, Wellington.) — Locomotive Cleaning Staff at Dunedin, 1899.—In the cab: Messrs. J. Black and W. Inglis. Standing (from left): J. O'Brien, W. Nicholson, J. Dow, W. F. Sligo (night foreman), J. Cornish, C. Keen, D. Scott, A. ...

(Photo courtesy MR. J. Ewart, Wellington.) — Locomotive Cleaning Staff at Dunedin, 1899.—In the cab: Messrs. J. Black and W. Inglis. Standing (from...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Locomotive J 41 class with train at Te Aute Station during a trial run from Napier to Waipukurau

Locomotive J 41 class with train at Te Aute Station during a trial run from Napier to Waipukurau

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: J class locomotive on a railway turntable, including a group of men, women, and children sitting and standing alongside

J class locomotive on a railway turntable, including a group of men, women, and children sitting and standing alongside

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: (Photo. D. J. Sherriff.) — Locomotive Ub. 334, the first to be lifted by the 100-ton crane in the new Erecting Shop at Hillside

(Photo. D. J. Sherriff.) — Locomotive Ub. 334, the first to be lifted by the 100-ton crane in the new Erecting Shop at Hillside

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Scenes on the Day. — Left.—Mrs. Taverner cuts the ribbon. Group on Right.—On locomotive: Driver Young, A. J. Jeffs and H. J. Wynne. On platform: H. H. Sterling (General Manager), Mrs. Taverner, and the Hon. W. B. Taverner

Scenes on the Day. — Left.—Mrs. Taverner cuts the ribbon. Group on Right.—On locomotive: Driver Young, A. J. Jeffs and H. J. Wynne. On platform: H....

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Locomotive J 41 class train at Te Aute Station during a trial run from Napier to Waipukurau, 1887

Locomotive J 41 class train at Te Aute Station during a trial run from Napier to Waipukurau, 1887

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: THE LATEST COMPOUND LOCOMOTIVE, BUILT FOR THE MAIN TRUNK SERVICE AT THE THAMES, AUCKLAND, N.Z.

THE LATEST COMPOUND LOCOMOTIVE, BUILT FOR THE MAIN TRUNK SERVICE AT THE THAMES, AUCKLAND, N.Z.

Auckland Libraries

Image: New Zealand Railways Ab and K class locomotives at Thorndon Station, Wellington. 1930s

New Zealand Railways Ab and K class locomotives at Thorndon Station, Wellington. 1930s

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Railway workers in front of the locomotive used for the 1901 royal visit

Railway workers in front of the locomotive used for the 1901 royal visit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Goods Train (approaching Otira from the tunnel), being hauled by electric locomotive

Goods Train (approaching Otira from the tunnel), being hauled by electric locomotive

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Ud Class steam locomotive, New Zealand Railways no 464, 4-6-0 type

Ud Class steam locomotive, New Zealand Railways no 464, 4-6-0 type

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: E Class steam locomotive Josephine, E 175, 0-4-4-0T

E Class steam locomotive Josephine, E 175, 0-4-4-0T

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: The Old Methods of Weighing Locomotives at Hillside Workshops. — (Illustration No. 1.) (Photo, J. Sheriff, Dunedin.) — The weighing machine illustrated is of the simple suspension lever type with a graduated arm and weight

The Old Methods of Weighing Locomotives at Hillside Workshops. — (Illustration No. 1.) (Photo, J. Sheriff, Dunedin.) — The weighing machine illustr...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Passenger and Mixed train service Locomotive class " Ub," built at Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia. Diameter of cylinders 16", stroke 20"; diameter of driving w heels 4' 1" ; diameter of bogie wheels 2,' 2," ] steam pressure 175 lbs. per square inch , tractive power 13,680 lbs. ; weight in working order 57j tons. (Progress, 01 December 1905)

Passenger and Mixed train service Locomotive class " Ub," built at Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia. Diameter of cylinders 16", stroke 20"; d...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Built in our own Workshops. — An “X” Class locomotive used on the hilly portions of the Main Trunk Line, North Island, New Zealand

Built in our own Workshops. — An “X” Class locomotive used on the hilly portions of the Main Trunk Line, North Island, New Zealand

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Illustration No. 1. — (shewing a locomotive frame-stay in position for machining) — Illustration No. 2. — (shewing the scaled rules)

Illustration No. 1. — (shewing a locomotive frame-stay in position for machining) — Illustration No. 2. — (shewing the scaled rules)

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: An ink drawing by R. J. Pearce, a second-year fitter-turner at the Hutt Workshops, of two locomotives in service on the New Zealand Railways. The drawing shows (above) the 4-8-4 “K” class locomotive, and below the 4-6-2 Ab class “Pacific” type

An ink drawing by R. J. Pearce, a second-year fitter-turner at the Hutt Workshops, of two locomotives in service on the New Zealand Railways. The d...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Steam locomotive built by Manning, Wardle in 1884 (maker's No. 920), purchased for the Wellington & Manawatu Railway, circa 18855

Steam locomotive built by Manning, Wardle in 1884 (maker's No. 920), purchased for the Wellington & Manawatu Railway, circa 18855

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: New Zealand Railways locomotive, J 2-6-0 class; number illegible

New Zealand Railways locomotive, J 2-6-0 class; number illegible

Upper Hutt City Library

$Image: Passenger and Mixed train service class " N." Built as a simple engine at Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, and convfrted to compound engine in New Zealand Railway Workshops. Diameter of high pressure cylinders g\", stroke 20" , diameter of low pressure CYLINDERS l6", STROKE 2O" , DIAMETER OF DRIVING WHEELS 4' j" ] DIAMETER OF BOGIE WHEELS 2' 4l" ; STEAM PRESSURE l8o LBS. PER SQUARE INCH ; TRACTIVE POWER 9,IOO LBS. ; WEIGHT IN WORKING ORDER 52 TONS. (Progress, 01 December 1905)$

Passenger and Mixed train service class " N." Built as a simple engine at Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia, and convfrted to compound engine ...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Steam train and group, Te Aute railway station

Steam train and group, Te Aute railway station

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Ship Comeric

Ship Comeric

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Hokitika

Hokitika

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Train on Matamau viaduct

Train on Matamau viaduct

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Tranz Alpine

Tranz Alpine

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Mountain Locos

Mountain Locos

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: "Reclamation of area between Mikotahi and Paritutu using material carted by train. View from Mikotahi looking East.

"Reclamation of area between Mikotahi and Paritutu using material carted by train. View from Mikotahi looking East.

Puke Ariki

Image: The Rotorua express leaving Auckland, alongside Customs Street East, 1909.

The Rotorua express leaving Auckland, alongside Customs Street East, 1909.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: “K” Class Locomotive (1878)

“K” Class Locomotive (1878)

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: K Class locomotive 96 pulling a train : photograph

K Class locomotive 96 pulling a train : photograph

Wairarapa Archive

Image: Model steam locomotive

Model steam locomotive

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: New Zealand Railways locomotive, K 2-4-0 class; number 96; re-boilered

New Zealand Railways locomotive, K 2-4-0 class; number 96; re-boilered

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: New Zealand Railways locomotive, K 2-4-0 class; number 97

New Zealand Railways locomotive, K 2-4-0 class; number 97

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: K class steam locomotive and railway employees - Photographer unidentified

K class steam locomotive and railway employees - Photographer unidentified

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: New Zealand Railways locomotive, K 2-4-0 class; number 88

New Zealand Railways locomotive, K 2-4-0 class; number 88

Upper Hutt City Library

Image: Steam locomotive "F" 242, "Ada"

Steam locomotive "F" 242, "Ada"

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: K class steam train locomotive number 93, Hillside Railway Workshop yard, Dunedin

K class steam train locomotive number 93, Hillside Railway Workshop yard, Dunedin

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: K class 2-4-2 steam locomotive, New Zealand Railways no 96

K class 2-4-2 steam locomotive, New Zealand Railways no 96

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: The old “K” class locomotive, the first of the “Columbia” type to be constructed. This locomotive was imported by the Railways Department to run the through express trains between Christchurch and Oamaru

The old “K” class locomotive, the first of the “Columbia” type to be constructed. This locomotive was imported by the Railways Department to run th...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Illustration No. 4. — Model of the Maori Chief Locomotive

Illustration No. 4. — Model of the Maori Chief Locomotive

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Rogers K 88

Rogers K 88

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Rogers K92 - o

Rogers K92 - o

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Rogers K92 - h

Rogers K92 - h

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Designed And Manufactured In New Zealand; — (Rly. Publicity photo.) — Locomotive “K” 900 recently completed at the Hutt Valley Workshops. Wellington. The following are the chief particulars of the locomotive:—Type, 4-8-4 with double bogie tender; water...

Designed And Manufactured In New Zealand; — (Rly. Publicity photo.) — Locomotive “K” 900 recently completed at the Hutt Valley Workshops. Wellingto...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Rogers K92 - f

Rogers K92 - f

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: One of the old “K” class locomotives imported by the Railways Department to run the through express trains between Christchurch and Oamaru

One of the old “K” class locomotives imported by the Railways Department to run the through express trains between Christchurch and Oamaru

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Side-tank steam locomotive "Manawatu", 0-6-0 type, 1910.

Side-tank steam locomotive "Manawatu", 0-6-0 type, 1910.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: By courtesy New Zealand" Hallway Department. is the diagrammatic representation of the new "£" type locomotives duty on the Dominion lines. . The "X" locomotive, which will be Uy a New Zealand-made locomotive, for as far as has been posmder weigh 139 tons in working order and will be capable of t of the present standard heavy-duty locomotive; ' ■'■' ... '.•!,._. •. COPIES OF "EVENING PO8I" OWN PHOTOOEA3PHB MAY SB OBTAINED ON APPMOATIOH. —O.K.OCOMO™^™^^ (Evening Post, 23 August 1932)

By courtesy New Zealand" Hallway Department. is the diagrammatic representation of the new "£" type locomotives duty on the Dominion lines. . The "...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Train of 16 Cars Hauled by Locomotive K900. — (From the W. W. Stewart collection). The special train (at Penrose Station Auckland), run in connection with the Children's Christmas Treat Celebration at Otahuhu Workshops

Train of 16 Cars Hauled by Locomotive K900. — (From the W. W. Stewart collection). The special train (at Penrose Station Auckland), run in connecti...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: (From a painting by W. W. Stewart.) — Built in Ballarat, Victoria, this locomotive was used on the Wooden Railway in Southland, in the ‘sixties

(From a painting by W. W. Stewart.) — Built in Ballarat, Victoria, this locomotive was used on the Wooden Railway in Southland, in the ‘sixties

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: The Yankee “K” laughs at the “Josephine” on the first through train from Christchurch to Dunedin

The Yankee “K” laughs at the “Josephine” on the first through train from Christchurch to Dunedin

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: 11. 13. Wedde Photo. FORESHORE^ EROSION AT OAMARU.—After forty years in the New Zealand railway service, U.B. 281, a Baldwin locomotive, has been dumped on the foreshore at Oamaru to afford protection, to the municipal gasworks, the safety of which is being threatened ■by the encroachment of the sea. This particular locomotive dreiv the Christchurch-Oamaru express for many years and was running on the Kurow branch line until recently. "Sport and General" Photo. DR. G. K. A. BELL, Bishop of Chichester, ivho has ' created a church sensation by excommunicating James Bunting for callousness. (Evening Post, 15 July 1936)

11. 13. Wedde Photo. FORESHORE^ EROSION AT OAMARU.—After forty years in the New Zealand railway service, U.B. 281, a Baldwin locomotive, has been d...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Chucked Out Choo Choo

Chucked Out Choo Choo

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: Evening Post" Photo. Two memorial windows to the late Rev. W. Bramwell Scott, C.F., which will be unveiled in the Trinity Methodist Church, Wellington South, tomorrow night. The window on the left is a tribute from the church congregation, and that on the right is a gift from returned soldiers in Wellington in memory of their late padre. Two railcars and an electric locomotive arrived at Auckland by the Federal Line steamer Cambridge on Thursday, en route for Wellington The picture shows the 26-ton power car (left) and the 16-ton slip car (right) on the foredecfc.of the ysM§k '• : (Evening Post, 12 February 1938)

Evening Post" Photo. Two memorial windows to the late Rev. W. Bramwell Scott, C.F., which will be unveiled in the Trinity Methodist Church, Welling...

National Library of New Zealand

Image: Overlooking Taumarunui town and railway yards

Overlooking Taumarunui town and railway yards

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Steam trains celebrate centenary

Steam trains celebrate centenary

Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Image: THE DECORATED ENGINE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SPECIAL: THE FIRST THROUGH TRAIN BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND

THE DECORATED ENGINE OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SPECIAL: THE FIRST THROUGH TRAIN BETWEEN WELLINGTON AND AUCKLAND

Auckland Libraries

Image: The “Josephine” which hauled the first train on the Dunedin—Port Chalmers line, South Island, New Zealand, in 1873

The “Josephine” which hauled the first train on the Dunedin—Port Chalmers line, South Island, New Zealand, in 1873

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Model steam locomotive

Model steam locomotive

Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Image: Dunedin-Christohurch Express approaching Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand

Dunedin-Christohurch Express approaching Port Chalmers, South Island, New Zealand

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: A Picturesque scene on the Dunedin-Christchurch run. — (Govt. Publicity photo.) — The Invercargill-Christchurch Express near Port Chalmers, South Island

A Picturesque scene on the Dunedin-Christchurch run. — (Govt. Publicity photo.) — The Invercargill-Christchurch Express near Port Chalmers, South I...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: “Rose.” Built by Slaughter, Grunning, Bristol, in 1874. Double Fairlie class, sister engine to “Josephine.” Photo taken at “Burke's” brewery, Port Chalmers line, in January, 1875

“Rose.” Built by Slaughter, Grunning, Bristol, in 1874. Double Fairlie class, sister engine to “Josephine.” Photo taken at “Burke's” brewery, Port ...

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: Interior view of the cab of "Josephine" steam locomotive.

Interior view of the cab of "Josephine" steam locomotive.

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: View across Sawyer's Bay, Otago Harbour, to Roseneath

View across Sawyer's Bay, Otago Harbour, to Roseneath

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Smokebox of E class locomotive (New Zealand Railways, number 175, 0-4-4-0T), "Josephine".

Smokebox of E class locomotive (New Zealand Railways, number 175, 0-4-4-0T), "Josephine".

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Scene at Mangaweka Railway Station

Scene at Mangaweka Railway Station

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: L class locomotive

L class locomotive

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Locomotive towing wagons over a bridge and river foreground, rail yards, station and buildings below bush covered mountain beyond, possibly Otira, Westland

Locomotive towing wagons over a bridge and river foreground, rail yards, station and buildings below bush covered mountain beyond, possibly Otira, ...

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image: Train descending spiral, taken from Raurimu Station

Train descending spiral, taken from Raurimu Station

Auckland Libraries

Image: (W. W. Stewart Collection.) — Camera studies in the railway yard at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

(W. W. Stewart Collection.) — Camera studies in the railway yard at Auckland, North Island, New Zealand

Victoria University of Wellington

Image: The Piha logging locomotive "Sandfly" with a load of timber, taking on water at the Karekare Stream.

The Piha logging locomotive "Sandfly" with a load of timber, taking on water at the Karekare Stream.

Alexander Turnbull Library