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The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 3, Issue 9 (January 1, 1929)

Other Noted Names

Other Noted Names.

On commencement of the construction of the Dunedin-Clutha line two engines (subsequently F11 and F13) were obtained from Neilson, of Glasgow. These engines were named “Rob Roy” and “Peveril,” respectively. Later engines for the Otago railways were named after characters of Sir Walter Scott's works, but unfortunately these cannot be identified. They were: “Pirate,” “Waverley,” “Meg. Merrilies,” “Edie Ochiltree,” “Roderick Dhu,” and others. A small Double Fairlie (B27) was christened “Lady Mordaunt” by the staff, but it is doubtful whether the name was officially recognised She was a dainty little engine with rounded tank tops and brass dome covers and handrails. The name was that of a lady whose charms attracted some attention in England about that time. This engine worked the trains on the Dunedin Peninsula and Ocean Beach Co's line, for some time, but was later transferred to Wanganui and was then numbered E165.

Two small engines, imported and erected in Dunedin by Conyers and Davidson, of the Otago Foundry, were named “Kiwi” and “Weka.” These were originally classed P, but their numbers are not recorded. The “Kiwi,” it is understood, was sold early. The “Weka” was sent to Wanganui and was sold to the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Co. When the Manawatu line was acquired by the Government the “Weka,” with the other rolling stock of the company, was taken over by the Railway Department.

On completion of the line from Makikihi to Waitaki North, in February, 1877, the page 47 Oamaru section was incorporated in the Canterbury lines. There were then, at Oamaru, three engines named “Bothwell,” “Saladin,” and “Roswald.” These engines were afterwards classed and numbered F72, F73, and F74. In due course the above engines went to Addington Shops and their names disappeared. There was also a small engine known as “Robina” (afterwards S52) working on the Breakwater line.

“Lady Mordaunt.” Loco. B165, built by Avonside Engine Co. in 1874. Double Fairlie class. First ran in Otago, but was later transferred to Wanganui about 1886. Photo taken at Patea with race train from Wanganui to Hawera.

Lady Mordaunt.”
Loco. B165, built by Avonside Engine Co. in 1874. Double Fairlie class. First ran in Otago, but was later transferred to Wanganui about 1886. Photo taken at Patea with race train from Wanganui to Hawera.