NZR EO class (1923)
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NZR EO class (1923)

Eo 3 running around a train at the Ferrymead Heritage Park.
NameNZR EO class (1923)
PowertypeElectric
CaptionEo 3 running around a train at the Ferrymead Heritage Park.
Builddate1923
BuilderEnglish Electric
Dick Kerr Works, Preston, United Kingdom
Weight50.0 t (50000 kg)
Weightondrivers50.0 t (50000 kg)
UicclassBo-Bo
Firstrundate1923
Lastrundate1968
Scrapdate1969
Disposition4 scrapped
1 preserved
Numinclass5
Poweroutput510 kW (510000 kg)
Tractiveeffort63 kN (63000 kg)
Topspeed64 km/h (64000 kg)
Length11.7 m (11700 ftin)
Gauge3ft6inal=offlk=on|
Tractionmotors4
LocaleMidland Line between Otira and Arthur's Pass
Roadnumber2 - 6
RailroadclassEO
Electricsystem1500 V DC
CollectionmethodPantograph

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The New Zealand Railways EO class of 1923 were electric locomotives used on the steep Otira to Arthur's Pass section of the Midland Line. They were primarily for pulling trains through the 8.5 km Otira Tunnel to avoid the buildup of steam, smoke and soot.

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Rail vehicles of New Zealand

Battery electric locomotivesE - EB
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Diesel Multiple UnitsADK (inc. ADB trailers) - ADL (inc. ADC trailers)
Electric locomotivesEA (later EO of 1968) - EC - ED - EF - EO of 1923 - EW
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Non-RM class railcar: A 88 Buckhurst petrol carriage

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