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New Zealand Railways class RM Wairarapa type
In the southern part of the North Island of New Zealand lies the Wairarapa route, which was originally 115 miles long and with the Rimutaka Incline had a three-mile steep ramp with a gradient of 6.7 percent. Instead o...
General
| Property | New Zealand Railways class RM Wairarapa type rebuilt diesel |
|---|---|
| Built | 1940-1941 |
| Manufacturers | Hutt |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-A |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | New Zealand Railways class RM Wairarapa type rebuilt diesel |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.65 m |
| Empty weight | 13.6 t |
Power plant
| Property | New Zealand Railways class RM Wairarapa type rebuilt diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine | Leyland 10 litre Diesel |
| Engine type | 6-cyl. diesel |
Power
| Property | New Zealand Railways class RM Wairarapa type rebuilt diesel |
|---|---|
| Power source | diesel-mechanic |
| Indicated power | 89 kW (121 PS) |
| Top speed | 97 km/h |
