The New Zealand E class locomotive comprised a single Mallet steam locomotive operated by New Zealand Railways (NZR) from 1906 until 1917. Classified as E 66 and nicknamed Pearson's Dream after its designer, [1] it was an experimental Mallet locomotive designed to work on the Rimutaka Incline.

Remarks: This locomotive was designed by the Chief Draughtsman for NZR, G.A. Pearson, to overcome difficulties with the Fell type engines used on the 1 in 15 grade of the Rimutaka incline. He chose a Mallet type of design with 2-6-6-0 wheel …

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The New Zealand E class locomotive comprised a single Mallet steam locomotive operated by New Zealand Railways (NZR) from 1906 until 1917. Classified as E 66 and nicknamed Pearson's Dream after its designer, it was an experimental Mallet locomotive designed to work on the Rimutaka Incline.

E Class steam locomotive, no 66, "Pearson's Dream", as altered with outside exhaust, April 1912. Photograph taken by Albert Percy Godber at the Petone Railway Workshops. This image is a film copy negative taken from a print in Godber Album Vol 110, p 191 (PA1-q-103).

Original print at PA1-q-103 (Godber Album Vol 110, p 191) Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom centre - E66 as altered with outside exhaust. /4/12 This engine was built at the Petone Railway Workshops in 1905.

The history of the locomotives used by the New Zealand Government Railways (NZR) is both intriguing and complex, particularly during the early years. This is brought out in several published works which attempt to unravel the complexities of early numbering and classification systems.

E class steam locomotive 'Pearson's Dream', NZR no 66, 2-6-6-0T, as altered with outside exhaust. ATLIB 338321.png 4,928 × 3,202; 13.62 MB

The New Zealand E class locomotive comprised a single Mallet steam locomotive operated by New Zealand Railways (NZR) from 1906 until 1917. Classified as E 66 and nicknamed Pearson's Dream after its designer, it was an experimental Mallet locomotive designed to work on the Rimutaka Incline.

Original file (6,354 × 4,718 pixels, file size: 17.24 MB, MIME type: image/png) Description E class steam locomotive 'Pearson's Dream', NZR no 66, 2-6-6-0T. ATLIB 157656.png. English: E Class steam locomotive, no 66, "Pearson's Dream" with Albert Percy Godber at the driver's door.