GVR No.4

Everyone's favourite! Formerly of Taupo Totara Timber Co. Ltd, an Alco (American Locomotive Co.) 2-4-4-2 Mallet compound articulated steam locomotive, operating on 3'6" gauge. The balloon stack contains spark arrestor mesh for safer operation in forested areas. This locomotive can operate on very light rail, pulling suprising loads very economically. Total weight is 47 tons, tractive effort 11,200 pounds.

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Arriving at Glenbrook
BackForward A train arrives at Glenbrook.

GVR No.4 changing ends
BackForward GVR No.4 runs around the train.

GVR No.4 changing ends
BackForward Changing ends.

Approaching Glenbrook platform
BackForward Approaching the Glenbrook platform, to attach the train for Fernleigh via Pukeoware.

Ready to depart Glenbrook
BackForward Ready to depart Glenbrook for Fernleigh.

GVR No.4 waiting at the Glenbrook platform
BackForward Waiting at the Glenbrook platform.

Stopped at Pukeoware on the return trip
BackForward Stopped at Pukeoware on the return trip.

GVR No.4 stopped at Pukeoware
BackForward Stopped at Pukeoware.

GVR No.4 (front three-quarter view)
BackForward At Pukeoware, Waiuku, New Zealand.

GVR No.4 (view from rear along track at Pukeoware)
BackTop of page GVR No.4 facing the grade to Glenbrook.