Introduced: 1893

Number in Class: 5

La Class Register

Locomotive Specifications

Builders:   1.  Nasmyth, Wilson & Co. Ltd., Manchester, England (5)   2.  Rebuilt by NZR

Engine Weight:     26.6 tons	Tender Weight:	Total Weight:    26.6 tons	Adhesive Weight:     17.8 tons
Length over Buffers:     26' 2"	Total Wheelbase:    17' 2"	Engine Wheelbase:    17' 2"	Coupled Wheelbase:     7' 0"
Tender Wheelbase:	Driver Wheel Dia.:    42¼"	Cylinders HP:     Two - 12" x 18"	Cylinders LP:
Grate Area:    10.7 sq ft	Evaporative Area:     585 sq ft	Superheated Area:	Working Pressure:     160 psig
Tractive Effort:     7853 lbs f	Coal Capacity:    0.9 tons	Oil Capacity:	Water Capacity:    650

Remarks:     Five of this class were originally built for the New Zealand Midland Railway and taken over by the NZR in 1900. Refer to 'L' class for additional information.