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New Zealand Railways class E[h]B[/h]
In 1925, the NZR had a battery locomotive built for shunting by the Goodman Manufacturing Co. in the USA. Four more were built in New Zealand four years later. The class designation was E[h]B[/h] for “Electric Battery...
General
| Property | New Zealand Railways class E[h]B[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Built | 1925, 1929 |
| Manufacturers | Goodman Manufacturing Company, Hillside |
| Wheel arrangement | B |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | New Zealand Railways class E[h]B[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.20 m |
| Service weight | 12.2 t |
| Adhesive weight | 12.2 t |
| Axle load | 6.1 t |
Power
| Property | New Zealand Railways class E[h]B[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Power source | electric - battery |
| Hourly power | 24 kW (33 PS) |
| Top speed | 19 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | New Zealand Railways class E[h]B[/h] as built |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
