The NZR W H class was a class of three steam locomotives built by Manning Wardle in 1884 for service on New Zealand's private Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company (WMR). They did not acquire their W H classification until 1908 when WMR was nationalised and incorporated into the New Zealand Government Railways (NZR).

Eventually they were superceded by more powerful locomotives and relegated to shunting and banking duties, and to the haulage of ballast trains. By the turn of the century, two had been sold off and when the Government took over the company, the remaining three were inducted into the NZR system and given the class 'Wh'.

The history of the locomotives used by the New Zealand Government Railways (NZR) is both intriguing and complex, particularly during the early years. This is brought out in several published works which attempt to unravel the complexities of early numbering and classification systems.

More than 710 scale dimensioned drawings of New Zealand locomotives, railcars, passenger cars, goods wagons and brake vans are included in this list. Most were drawn to a scale of 1:64, which is full size for 16.5mm gauge model railways. They are offered in …

2021年5月2日 · Ordered in 1883 as the W&M's first locomotives, the class arrived in October 1884 and January 1885. Wikipedia points out the timeliness of the deliveries, noting that the W&M's extension to Johnsonville was ready for construction. Service requirements called for an engine to haul 70 tons up the 1 in 40 (2 1/2%) grade to Johnsonville.

Photographs of locomotives and railcars of New Zealand Railways, including those transferred from private railways, taken and compiled 1900s-1940s by A P Godber. Most locomotive types are also represented by blueprints. Photographers represented include D J Sherriff, S A Rockliff, W W Stewart and New Zealand Railways.

NZR WH class. class of 5 New Zealand 2-6-2T locomotives. Statements. instance of. locomotive class. 0 references. subclass of. tank locomotive. 0 references.

Media in category "NZR Wh class" The following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.

2019年1月5日 · Side-tank steam locomotive "Manawatu", 0-6-0 type, 1910.

The NZR W H class was a class of three steam locomotives built by Manning Wardle in 1884 for service on New Zealand's private Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company (WMR). They did not acquire their W H classification until 1908 when WMR was nationalised and incorporated into the New Zealand Government Railways (NZR).