Story
Purchased by a syndicate from NZR 1971 and moved to Steam Incorporated. Purchased outright by Ian Welch in 1978, and moved to Glenbrook Vintage Railway for restoration prior to its lease to the Bay of Islands Vintage Railway in 1985-86. Restored to mainline standard and fitted with original style streamlining and returned to service in 1988. Converted to oil firing in 1995. Named Gloria in preservation. Stored at the Glenbrook Vintage Railway.
Technical details
Series | J |
Set-up | 2'D1' (4-8-2) |
Length | 20400 mm |
Diameter driving wheels | 1372 mm |
Weight full | 111 ton |
Overheated area | 26 m2 |
Grate area | 4 m2 |
Gear | Baker |
Cilinders | 2: 457x660 mm |
Fuel capacity | coal: 6,1 ton |
Water capacity | 18 m3 |
Power | 111 kN |
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