Sharp, Stewart & Co No. 4270

Sharp Stewart & Co #4270, known as "Katie" and "Kaitangata", is a 0-6-0T industrial steam locomotive similar to the early NZR Fa class. #4270 is currently in service at Shanty Town.

Appearance

 * 1) 4270 is similar to the early variants of the Fa class. These locomotives were rebuilt versions of the earlier F class 0-6-0ST. The locomotive has orange and yellow out lining around the cab and tanks, similar to that of Wa 192. The funnel is a large balloon type.

History
All info and image from New Zealand Rolling Stock Register.
 * 1897 - 1971 Kaitangata Coal & Rly Co
 * 1971 - 198X Shantytown, service
 * 198x - 198x Shantytown overhaul
 * 198X - 199X Shantytown service
 * 199X - 1991 Shantytown, overhaul
 * 1991 - 2004 Shantytown, service
 * 2004 - 2005 Shantytown, overhaul
 * 2005 - 2014 Shantytown, service
 * 2014 -2015 Shantytown, Overhaul