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

“Stanley” and “Livingston.”

“Stanley” and “Livingston.”

Shortly after the importation of the engines referred to, the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company imported two engines for their line—which is now known as the Methven Branch. These engines were also built by the Rogers Locomotive Works. They were somewhat similar in appearance to the class K type, but were double ended (and had a shorter tender) to enable them to run in either direction without turning. They were named “Stanley” and “Livingston.” When taken over by the Railway Department they were classed and numbered Q17 and Q51. They ran for a time on the main lines and were then broken page 46 up. The present Q class engines must not be confused with them for the latter are of a much larger and more powerful type.