NZR Q class (1901)
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The NZR Q class was an important steam locomotive class not only in the history of New Zealand's railway network but also in worldwide railways in general. Designed by New Zealand Government Railways'
Builder's photo of NZR Q class locomotive No. 344
NZR AB class
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The NZR AB class are a class of 4-6-2 Pacific tender steam locomotive that operated on New Zealand's national railway system for New Zealand Railways. Originally an improvement on the 1906 A class, 14
NZR Q class (1901)
…and they suffered from occasional valve gear problems. They were soon displaced from the most important and difficult work by members of the A and AB classes; in fact, later in life, they were re-boilered with AB boilers. An improved slightly larger 'Q' type was ordered from Baldwins in 1914, but…
Preserved AB 778 hauling the Kingston Flyer on 3 November 2006.