Interestingly the streamlining was removed 1948 - 49 when the A C F I feed water heating apparatus was removed. Kb were built at hillside (not Hutt) and were fitted with a booster two-cylinder auxiliary engine which could be cut in at low speed for starting or heavy grades.
NZR Ka Class |
NZR Ka Class |
NZR Ka Class |
NZR Kb Class |
NZR Kb Class |
NZR Kb Class |