NZR RM class (Vulcan)
| NZR RM class Vulcan | |
|---|---|
The Plains Railway Vulcan RM 50. | |
| In service | 1940–1978 |
| Manufacturer | Vulcan Foundry |
| Constructed | 1938–1942 |
| Entered service | 1940–1942 |
| Number built | 10 (9 entered service; 1 lost at sea) |
| Number in service | None |
| Number preserved | 4 |
| Number scrapped | 5 (1972–1978) |
| Fleet numbers | RM 50–RM 58 |
| Capacity | 50 passengers |
| Operator | New Zealand Government Railways |
| Lines served | Midland Line, Hokitika Branch, Stillwater–Westport Line, Otago Central Line, Main South Line, Main North Line |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 66 ft 3 in (20.19 m) |
| Width | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) |
| Height | 11 ft 6 in (3.51 m) |
| Maximum speed | 75 mph (121 km/h) |
| Weight | Ready for service: 36 long tons (37 tonnes or 40 short tons) |
| Prime mover | Vulcan-Frichs 6-cylinder diesel engine |
| Power output | 250 hp (190 kW) |
| Transmission | Vulcan-Sinclair fluid coupling & 5-speed Wilson epicyclic gearbox |
| UIC classification | A1A-2 |
| Bogies | Two |
| Multiple working | Yes |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
The NZR RM class Vulcan railcars were operated by the New Zealand Government Railways (NZR) in the South Island of New Zealand. All New Zealand railcars are classified as RM (Rail Motor), and this class derived their nomenclature from the name of the manufacturer, the Vulcan Foundry of Britain.