MOTAT Locomotives


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MOTAT Locomotives


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An illustrated catalogue of Auckland¿s Museum of Transport and Technology¿s (MOTAT¿s) diverse collection of 20 locomotives, ranging from the 135-ton K 900, built in 1932, to a tiny petrol- engined British-built Planet dating from 1927. Many are maintained in full working order, including two which are more than 140 years old. Each locomotive has its own page chapter (usually two pages), illustrated by a fascinating selection of historical and contemporary photographs. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION EX-NZR LOCOMOTIVES Ab 832 (4-6-2 mainline steam loco, North British Locomotive Co, works no. 23190) D 170* / D 576 (2-4-0T mainline steam loco, Neilson & Co, works no. 2563) Da 1400* / Daa 1400 / DA 11 (A1A-A1A mainline diesel electric, GM Canada, works no. A790) Dsa 223* / DSA 280* (0-6-0DM diesel shunter, Drewry, works no. 2421) Eb 25 (Bo diesel-electric shunter, Goodmans Manufacturing Co. rebuilt by NZR) F 180 (0-6-0ST mainline steam loco, Yorkshire Engine Co, works no. 244) K 900 (4-8-4 mainline steam loco, NZR, works no. 277) L 207 / L 507* (2-4-0T mainline steam loco, Avonside Engine Co, works no. 1205) Tr 21* / TR 85 (0-4-0DH diesel-hydraulic shunter, Drewry, works no. 2098) Tr 171 / TR 730* (0-40DM diesel mechanical shunter, A & G Price, works no. 195) Ww 491 (4-6-4T mainline steam loco, NZR, works no. 116) Y 542 (0-6-0T steam shunting loco, Hunslet Engine Co, works no. 1444) Hudswell Clarke works no. D602 (4wDM industrial diesel loco) Planet (4wPM industrial petrol loco) * Identity as displayed. NON-NZR LOCOMOTIVES Baldwin works no. 11665 (0-4-0ST urban tramway steam loco) Barclay works no. 1270 (0-4-0ST industrial steam loco) Kerr Stuart works no. 4183 (0-6-0T industrial steam loco) Oberursel works no. 7971 (4wPM industrial petrol loco) Orenstein & Koppel works nos. 1411 & 2033 (0-4-0WT industrial steam locos)







Mallet Locomotives


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The Complete Encyclopedia of Locomotives


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Just like today, with high-specification computers being used to design even higher specification models for the next generation, the making of machines to make machines was one of the most important aspects of the Industrial Revolution. The lathe, for example, is the oldest known machine tool and dates back to antiquity, but it wasn't until the late 17th century that such industries as clock making, the building of scientific instruments, furniture and gun makers, began to convert from woodworking lathes to ones that ware capable of machining metal. Craftsmen needed precise machines that could shape metal gears, cut metal screws and stamp shapes out of metal, thus enabling others to assemble their products.










The Locomotive of To-day


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The Locomotive of To-day


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The Mallet Locomotive


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