D.—2,

ENGINES ON NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS : PRESENT.

Class Ab, Simple Superheated Tender Engine, 4-6-2, "Pacific" Type.

Built in New Zealand Government Railway Workshops. Diameter coupled wheels, 4 ft. Gin.; cylinders, 17 in. by 26 in. Working-pressure, 180 lb. per square inch. Water capacity, 3,500 gallons. Tractive power, 20,000 lb. Weight in working trim, 84 tons 15 cwt.

Class Ws, Simple Superheated Tank Engine, 4-6-4 Type.

Built in New Zealand Government Railway Workshops. Diameter coupled wheels, 4 ft. 6 in.; cylinders, 17 in. by 26 in. Working-pressure, 200 11) per square inch. Water capacity, 1,700 gallons. Tractive power, 22,2501b. Weight in working trim, 71 tons 10 cwt.