Steam locomotive 268, P class (2-8-0 type), with original wooden cab

Steam locomotive 268, P class, type 2-8-0, with original wooden cab, photographed by Albert Percy Godber.

For an image of "P" 268 with the original wooden cab see original print in Godber Album Vol 108, p 40 (Pa1-q-101), and glass negative at APG-1149-1/2-G.)

Inscriptions: Album page - P. Makers Naysmith, Wilson & Co. Year 1885. No in service 10. Dia driving wheels 41". Bogie wheels 26 1/2". Steam pressure 135 lbs. Coal space 3 tons. Heating surface 858 sq ft. Water space 1400 galls. Cylinders 15" x 20". Total weight 54 tons.

\"P\" 268 was built by Nasmyth Wilson (maker's no 272/85) entered service in May 1887 and was written off in March 1922. Built originally with a wooden cab which was later changed to a steel cab. (Information from the 'Register of New Zealand Steam Locomotives 1863-1971' by W G Lloyd, 1974, page 56, and 'Cavalcade of New Zealand locomotives' by A N Palmer & W W Stewart.)

See also glass negative at APG-1366-1/4-G

Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

Physical Description: Silver gelatin print, 152 x 110 mm, mounted to album page