[1] After withdrawal W 192 was stored at Hillside Workshops until 1962 when the New Zealand Railways Department used it for promotions.

But in 1979 it was restored to operational condition and used in places with F 163 including shuttle trains in Wellington.

In 1988 it was used hauling trains from Christchurch to Rangiora for a week for the Ferrymead 125 celebrations.

On 16 and 17 September 1995 the W took part at the 1995 Waipara Vintage Festival held by the Weka Pass Railway.

In 2001 it was transported to the Linwood Locomotive Depot from The Plains and placed into storage.