NZR 56-foot carriage
| NZR A class 56-foot carriage | |
|---|---|
A NZR 56-foot carriage in service for the Dunedin Railways at Dunedin Railway Station | |
| In service | 1937–2014 |
| Manufacturer | New Zealand Railways Department (NZR) |
| Built at | Otahuhu, Auckland Addington, Christchurch |
| Constructed | 1937–1945 |
| Operators | Dunedin Railways, various heritage operators including Mainline Steam |
| Lines served | various |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 56 feet (17.07 m) |
| Track gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
The NZR 56-foot carriage is a class of 56 ft (17 m) long railway passenger carriage formerly used on almost all long-distance passenger rail transport in New Zealand. 88 carriages have been preserved.