Steam Locomotives

The steam locomotive collection spans half a century of New Zealand steam locomotive development including the first of the NZR Ab class and first of the NZR Ka class locos built.. Along with six ex NZR steam locomotives also based at Paekakariki is an ex Rhodesian Railways Garratt locomotive.

Ab608

WWI Memorial locomotive “Passchendaele”, built in 1915. In regular main line excursion service.

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J1234

Our first steam locomotive, built in Scotland in 1939. Stored complete awaiting 2nd restoration.

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Ja1271

One of last steam locomotives built for NZR, built in 1956. In regular main line excursion service.

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K917

Last used as a stationary boiler at Hutt Workshops, built in 1935. Stored incomplete.

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Ka945

The first of the Ka class, built in 1939. Undergoing 2nd restoration.

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Garratt 398

15th class Garratt, build in 1950. Complete but boiler is not yet certified for use in NZ.

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Wf386

The oldest locomotive in our collection, built in 1905. Stored dismantled awaiting rebuilding.

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Informational details, history & photos of our NZR classic steam locomotive collection

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