page_title: NZR EO class (1923)
hierarchical_section_title: NZR EO class (1923)
caption_attribution_description: English: NZR electric locomotive Eo 3 running around a train at the Ferrymead loop.
context_page_description: The NZR Eᴼ class of 1923 were electric locomotives used on the steep Otira to Arthurs Pass section of the Midland Line. They were primarily needed for pulling trains through the 1 in 33 grade 8.5 km Otira Tunnel which was too long and steep to allow steam locomotives to be used.
context_section_description: The NZR Eᴼ class of 1923 were electric locomotives used on the steep Otira to Arthurs Pass section of the Midland Line. They were primarily needed for pulling trains through the 1 in 33 grade 8.5 km (5.3 mi) Otira Tunnel which was too long and steep to allow steam locomotives to be used.
caption: EO 3 running around a train at the Ferrymead Heritage Park.
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