Finally, the complete story of NZR’s most powerful conventional steam locomotive class has been documented.
Author Jonathan Shingleton details the operational constrictions of the Midland line, history leading up to the development of the KB class, including proposals to transfer X class to the South Island and add boosters. Learn how Midland Line east-bound loads were governed by EO haulage capacity through the Otira tunnel, the manufacture and bedding in of the KBs, their daily operation, the booster operation and maintenance, trailling of KB operations out of Dunedin, a proposal to transfer all KBs to the North Island, and their eventual displacement onto the Main South Line. Detail of the KB operations are neatly interspersed with crew accounts of operating the KB class; the firemen, drivers and fitters. Complementing the text is a lavish selection of black and white and colour images from the era.
Portrait format, 157 black and white and 55 colour photographs, tables, 3 diagrams and map.
272 pages hardbound.
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Hi, where is my membership number located?
Hi Larry
I will email you your member number.
Regards Sandra
Copy has been paid for by internet bank transfer tonight to nominated NZRLS bank account. Allan Neilson – member 1759
Thanks Allan… We have received your order and it will be in the post to you shortly.
50.00 paid by internet banking to your nominated bank a/c.
Keith Dawson. Member 2787
Thanks Keith.
Copy has been paid for by internet bank transfer tonight to nominated NZRLS bank account. Mark Weir – member 5024
Thanks Mark
I too cannot find my membership number does not seem to be on the profile?
I have emailed your membership number to you.
Regards