New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society (17)

The NZR Steam Locomotive

ISBN: 9780908573899

Author: Sean Millar    Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

Reprinted due to popular demand! Between 1863 and 1971 the steam locomotive was the best known part of railways, and these steel kings of the steel road touch...


Reprinted due to popular demand! Between 1863 and 1971 the steam locomotive was the best known part of railways, and these steel kings of the steel road touched everyone’s lives. Stories abound regarding the steam locomotive and what made them special. This is a history of the steam locomotives owned by New Zealand’s national railway system. Numbering more than a thousand, they were enormously varied – ranging from little over five tons to almost 148 tons in weight, and from the occasional failure to trend-setting designs of international significance. This stunning book combines the best available research with the largest collection of photographs on the subject ever assembled. The book is not the full story of each class; that would be an impossible task given the limits of a single volume. Each locomotive is described by class beginning at A and ending at Y with brief specifications, builders and years built and operated begin each section. The text then describes the circumstances that led to the acquisition or building of the class, the type of work they performed, significant modifications made, the decline and withdrawal of each class, and the existence of any preserved examples. Along the way we are informed about the basic structure of the NZR numbering system and the variations made over the years. Interesting mention is made of average annual mileages run by the various classes, and the running cost per mile travelled. Locomotives that did not receive a classification by NZR and steam railcars are also covered. The illustrations form a vital part of this volume. They have been sourced from a variety of collections, and they support the text fully. Photographs show what the author has written about, guiding the reader in his learning. Where a member or members of a class have been preserved or restored for running on private or main lines there’s invariably an illustration, appropriately placed last in the section. This lavishly illustrated and very informative book will soon become an essential reference work for all interested in the railways of New Zealand. 336 pages of black and white photographs case bound with dust jacket


Bind: hardback


Pages: 336


Publication Date: 01-09-2011


Tags: New Zealand   History   Transport
$75.00
Trains on the Trunk

ISBN: 9780908573851

Author: Graeme Carter    Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

A celebration of the building, maintaining and operating the North Island Main Trunk railway from the days of steam through the diesel electric and electric lo...


A celebration of the building, maintaining and operating the North Island Main Trunk railway from the days of steam through the diesel electric and electric locomotives. Not forgotten are the country stations, refreshment rooms, goods yards and passenger trains. A great book for all interested in railways and New Zealand history.


Pages: 100


Dimensions: 270 x 230 mm


Publication Date: 01-10-2010


Tags: New Zealand   Transport
$45.00
A Compendium of Railway Construction

ISBN: 9780908573547

Author: F.K. Roberts    Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

Forging of the main trunk between Te Kuiti and Marton, construction of tunnels, bridges and other civil engineering feats are covered in detail. Accompanied wit...


Forging of the main trunk between Te Kuiti and Marton, construction of tunnels, bridges and other civil engineering feats are covered in detail. Accompanied with maps, diagrams, and 58 interesting photographs of construction and operation. 64 pages


Tags: Transport   New Zealand
$14.00
Some New Zealand Railway Scenes: From Norman Danil's Camera

ISBN: 9780908573752

Author: T.A. McGavin    Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

This is selection of colour photographs presenting a wide range of subjects and localities. They illustrate some of the many changes that have taken place in Ne...


This is selection of colour photographs presenting a wide range of subjects and localities. They illustrate some of the many changes that have taken place in New Zealand's railway scene since the 1970s. The earliest scenes included were taken in 1974 and show one of the original 'Df' class diesel-electric locomotives of 1954 still in service in Tauranga. A great booklet for railway enthusiasts.


Pages: 20


Dimensions: 150 x 210 mm


Publication Date: 01-08-2000


$10.00
My Colouring Book of NZ Trains

ISBN: 9780908573790

Author: Rex Hercock    Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

Designed as a child's colouring book, an interesting selection of sketches are provided. Just add imagination and coloured pencils. A4 size. 16pages


Designed as a child's colouring book, an interesting selection of sketches are provided. Just add imagination and coloured pencils. A4 size. 16pages


$7.00
More Footplate Memories

ISBN: 9780908573813

Author: Rex Hercock    Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

Pages: 52


Tags: Transport   New Zealand
$25.00
Sleepers beneath my wheels

ISBN: 9780908573653

Publisher: New Zealand Railway & Locomotive Society

Tags: New Zealand   Transport
$18.00
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