Nattrass Rail Tractors
Rail Tractors Ltd.,
Wellington, Nz
Nattrass Rail Tractors
Used V8 Cadillac or Fordson power Tractor drove 4-wheel log bogie.
1. Built 1923
Mitchell & Cook, Mataroa
Built:
1923
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Gauge:
3'-6"
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Number: 2
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Engine:
Fordson
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Wheel Arr.
0-4-0
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Fuel:
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Wheel Diam:
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| History:
Campbell, Akatarawa
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3. Built 1924
1924-1925 Crighton & Co., Pokaka
4. Built 1924
Demonstrator
5. Built 1925
1925-1931 Crighton & Co., Pokaka
6. Built 1925
Rangataua Sawmilling Co., Ngaharakoe
7. Built 1925
Derby Brothers, Kopaki
Built:
1925
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Gauge:
3'-6"
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Number: 8
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Engine:
Cadillac V8
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Wheel Arr.
0-4-0
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Fuel:
Petrol
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Wheel Diam:
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Weight:
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History:
Taringamutu Totara Sawmills,
Taringamotu
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9. Built c1925
A.W. Roe Timber Co., Mamaku
10. Built 1925
Manakau Timber Co.
Built:
1925
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Gauge:
3'-6"
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Number: 11
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Engine:
Fordson
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Wheel Arr.
0-4-0
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Fuel:
Petrol
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Wheel Diam:
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Weight:
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History:
Gilbert & Tomasi, Greenstone
Shantytown non-operational
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12. Built 1926
Crighton & Co., Rochfort
Built:
1926
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Gauge:
3'-6"
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Number: 13
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Engine:
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Wheel Arr.
0-4-0
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Fuel:
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| History:
1926-1931 New Plymouth Sash & Door Co., Kirihau
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14. Built c1926
c1926-1942 Bowater & Bryan, Cape Foulwind
1942- Bowater & Bryan, Totara River
Built:
c1926
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Gauge:
3'-6"
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Number: 15
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Engine:
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Wheel Arr.
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History:
Mangawhero Timber Co., Raetihi
Photo : Howard Nattrass col.
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16. Built c1926
Mangawhero Timber Co., Raetihi
17. Built c1926
Mangawhero Timber Co., Raetihi
18. Built c1926
Mangawhero Timber Co., Raetihi
19. Built 1928 Fordson
1928-c1939 Thomas Brothers, Tuai
20. Built 1929 Fordson 26 hp
1929-1960 Robert Holt, Ohurakura (Napier-Taupo Rd.)
21. Built 1929
1929-1930 McDonald, Rakauroa
22. Built 1930
1930-1932 Williams, Raurimu
1932-1934 Charles Cross, Waimiha
1934-1937 King Country Timber Co., Waimiha
1937-1940 King Country Timber Co., Waitaanga
Built:
1930
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Gauge:
3'-6"
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Number: 21
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Engine:
Fordson F
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Wheel Arr.
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Fuel:
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Weight:
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History:
1930-1936 McDonald, Rakauroa
Photo : Bob Young col.
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24. Built c1933
Box Co., Motuhora
25. Built c1933
Box Co., Motuhora
26. Built 1934
1934-1946 Williams & Pedersen, Matawai
27. Built 1937
1937-1940 Robert Holt, Puketitri
1942-c1960 Robert Holt, Ohurakura
