Introduced: 1874
Number in Class: 33
Locomotive Specifications
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2. Scott Bros. Ltd., Christchurch (11) 3. Dubs & Co., Glasgow, Scotland (5) |
| Engine Weight: 14.7 tons |
Tender Weight: | Total Weight: 14.7 tons | Adhesive Weight: 11.5 tons |
| Length over Buffers: 21' 6" |
Total Wheelbase: 11' 8" | Engine Wheelbase: 11' 8" | Coupled Wheelbase: 5' 0" |
| Tender Wheelbase: | Driver Wheel Dia.: 36" | Cylinders HP: Two - 9½" x 18" |
Cylinders LP: |
| Grate Area: 7.3 sq ft | Evaporative Area: 392 sq ft |
Superheated Area: | Working Pressure: 130 psig |
| Tractive Effort: 4693 lbs f |
Coal Capacity: 0.55 tons | Oil Capacity: | Water Capacity: 300 gals |
| Remarks: The 'D' class was a variant of the 'C' class saddle tank and was fitted with the same boiler and cylinders of the 'C' but with slightly larger diameter driving wheels. With its leading truck, it was a useful locomotive and more suitable for relatively fast running than the 'C'. They enjoyed a long and active career with NZR, then went on to give good service to private companies at collieries, timber mills and freezing works. |
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Pleasant Point Railway, Pleasant Point - D 16, Neilson #2306/1878 Operating Silver Stream Railway, Wellington - D 137, Scott Bros. #31/1887 Restoring Canterbury Railway Society, Ferrymead, Christchurch - D 140, Scott Bros. #36/1887 Operational Silver Stream Railway, Wellington - D 143, Neilson #1847/1874 Restoring Centennial Park, Kaitaia - D 221, Neilson #2565/1880 Static Display |
