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The NZR WA class locomotives were a class of
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built by New Zealand Railways (NZR). Eleven were built at NZR's own
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in Christchurch and
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in Dunedin. Four more were converted from old J class 2-6-0 locomotives. Three were fitted with brakes to assist descent on the Fell-operated Rewanui and Roa inclines on the South Island's
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. These were among the last in use.


Preservation

Only one WA class has been preserved, number 165. The locomotive was restored by
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in 2000.


See also

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NZR W class New Zealand Railways may refer to KiwiRail which is the current rail services owner/operator and infrastructure owner/maintainer. New Zealand Railways may also refer to the following companies: * New Zealand Railways Department (also known as New ...
* NZR WB class * NZR WD class * NZR WE class * NZR WF class * NZR WG class * NZR WW class * NZR WS / WAB class *
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* * * 2-6-2T locomotives W class 3 ft 6 in gauge locomotives of New Zealand Railway locomotives introduced in 1892 {{NewZealand-rail-transport-stub