NZR WA class

The NZR W^A class locomotives were a class of tank locomotive built by New Zealand Railways (NZR). Eleven were built at NZR's own Addington Workshops in Christchurch and Hillside Workshops in Dunedin. Four more were converted from old J class 2-6-0 locomotives.^[1][2][3]

Three were fitted with brakes to assist descent on the Fell-operated Rewanui and Roa inclines on the South Island's West Coast Region. These were among the last in use.

Preservation

Only one W^A class has been preserved, number 165. The locomotive was restored by Gisborne City Vintage Railway in 2000.^[4]

See also

• NZR W class
• NZR W^B class
• NZR W^D class
• NZR W^E class
• NZR W^F class
• NZR W^G class
• NZR W^W class
• NZR W^S / W^AB class
• Locomotives of New Zealand

References

Citations

1. Palmer & Stewart 1965, p. 35.
2. Lloyd 1974, p. 50–109.
3. Stewart 1974, p. 141.
4. "Gisborne City Vintage Railway - History".

Bibliography

• Lloyd, W. G. (1974). Register of New Zealand Railways Steam Locomotives 1863-1971 (2nd ed.). ISBN 0-9582072-1-6.
• Stewart, W. W. (1974). When Steam was King. Wellington: A. H. & A. W. Reed Ltd. ISBN 978-0-589-00382-1.
• Palmer, A. N.; Stewart, W. W. (1965). Cavalcade of New Zealand Locomotives. Wellington: A H. & A W. Reed. ISBN 978-0-207-94500-7.