Introduced: 1930
Number in Class: 24
Locomotive Specifications
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NZR Hutt (12) |
| Engine Weight: 39.25 tons | Tender Weight: 27.25 tons |
Total Weight: 66.5 tons | Adhesive Weight: 25.95 tons |
| Length over Buffers: 54' 5 5/8" |
Total Wheelbase: 45' 9 3/4" |
Engine Wheelbase: 23' 9" |
Coupled Wheelbase: 10' 0" |
| Tender Wheelbase: 14' 6" | Driver Wheel Dia.: 45" | Cylinders HP: Two - 14" x 22" |
Cylinders LP: |
| Grate Area: 24.0 sq ft | Evaporative Area: 724 sq ft |
Superheated Area: 138 sq ft |
Working Pressure: 200 psig |
| Tractive Effort: 15330 lbs f | Coal Capacity: 3.75 tons |
Oil Capacity: | Water Capacity: 2000 gals |
| Remarks: By the mid-1920s much of the shunting work in New Zealand was being performed by obsolete locomotives so a report suggested that a more powerful Shunting engine should be designed and built. However it was another six years before the 'C' class 2-6-2 was specifically designed for heavy shunting work in both islands. In many respects, the 'C' was a thoroughly modern tender version of the 'Wf' however the final design incorporated a wide firebox and a light axle loading. These engines were noteworthy for many modern features, including an air-operated "Butterfly" fire door, air-operated reversing gear, and a "Commonwealth" cast-steel trailing truck. The tender had a sloping back of an American switcher and was provided with a cab for all-weather protection. To round off a good package, they were superheated and fitted with electric lighting. |
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Canterbury Railway Society, Ferrymead, Christchurch - C 864, NZR Hillside #272/1931 Stored |
