Washington K88. In 1877, the new Chief Mechanical Engineer of the NZR, Allison D. Smith, required additional motive power for the fledgling Government system. It had been intended to order more J Class locomotives that were of English design.

Among all these, was four Rogers K class locomotives, one of which was K88, the engine which began the Kingston Flyer service back in November 1902. With the reborn Flyer being such a great success, it was understandable that people would talk of how could K88 be lifted.

‘K’ 88 became the first locomotive to ever haul an express train between the fledgling cities of Christchurch and Dunedin, on New Zealands first ‘Main Trunk Railway’. Soon the expresses became longer and heavier, and more powerful locomotives were required.

2016年5月10日 · Let me first relate the amazing story of the discovery and restoration of the American Rogers built "K88 Washington" of 1877, that "flashy" and "ornamental" "watch with all its works outside" which had soon proved its doubters wrong and henceforth changed forever the focus of New Zealand Railway steam locomotive design and procurement.

K class no. K88 Washington. In 1877, when the New Zealand Railways needed new motive power, the road turned to the Rogers Locomotive Works who supplied eight 2-4-2 tender locomotives between 1877 and 1879 that were designated the "K" class. These were the first American-built locomotives in New Zealand and proved to be quite successful.

Main article: NZR K class (1877) File:K 88 at The Plains.jpg. K class no. K88 Washington. In 1877, when the New Zealand Railways needed new motive power, the road turned to the Rogers Locomotive Works who supplied eight 2-4-2 tender locomotives between 1877 and 1879 that were designated the "K" class. These were the first American-built ...

2023年11月16日 · ICONIC K88: The Plains pride and joy K88 the Kingston Flyer salvaged from the stop banks of the Ōreti River in Southland. Also opening both days is The Ashburton Fire Museum, Ashburton Woodworkers and the Lynn Museum whom, alongside The Plains Railway , make this Mid Canterbury attraction a unique Heritage experience for locals and visitors ...

2020年9月29日 · There is also the NZGR Ab, Ka, K, K88, Dx and Df locomotives. All of these are not faulty in TRS19 or T:ane. I use the "NZGR Aa 2nd class coach green and NZGR 2nd class coach red" a lot. Yup - beautifully modeled and crafted 'self-loading freight wagons' as the KiwiRail drivers would say!

k88+12600k..尺寸看过各个配件了，满足机箱尺寸，担心不好理线，特意用了全模组电源。 目前看了一些视频和资料，现在风道普遍说，风道下进，后出上出。