The NZR J class was a class of forty 4-8-2 steam locomotives operated by the New Zealand Railways Department (NZR). Although designed to work on the lighter secondary lines, the class was frequently used on mainline express passenger trains as well as freight. When first introduced, the class boasted distinctive streamlining, which was later removed from 1947 onwards for maintenance reasons. Three of this class remained in service until the end of steam operation on 26 October 1971, when they were withdrawn and entered into preservation. This class should not be confused with the earlier J class from 1874.
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NZR J class |
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J 1211 being serviced before departure from Napier in 2002. |
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Career |
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Number in class | 40 |
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Numbers | 1200 - 1239 |
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Locale | All of New Zealand |
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First run | 1939 - 1940 |
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Last run | 1964 - 1967 |
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Retired | 1964 - 1971 |
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Scrapped | 1969 - 1971 |
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Current owner | Ian Welch, Steam Incorporated |
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Disposition | Three preserved, twelve rebuilt as JB class, remainder scrapped. |
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