Re: A narrow gauge Climax Garrat

Olaf Rasmussen Wrote:
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> It would be interesting to see a photo of one of the six 4-6-2s they were converted into.



I've seen pictures of the "G" class Pacific. It's rather unremarkable looking--not ugly, just plain, nothing dramatic. They were modern engines but didn't seem too popular and only lasted about 20 years--although that could have been a case of, "It's different! Yuck!" compared to the much more numerous A and Ab types. Adhesive weight does seem low-ish though if published figures are accurate, suggesting an engine that would've required a careful hand on the throttle.

In Garratt form the "G" type was an engine in search of a job. There was nothing wrong with it so much as NZR didn't really need its abilities. It was the strongest-pulling steam class NZR used by a wide margin, at least of among those I'm aware of.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/15/2020 01:43PM by James.