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Ge165 | Ge166 |
The South Australian Railways broad gauge Ge class were acquired upon takeover of the Glenelg Railway Company by the South Australian Railways.
Class: | Ge | |
Builder: | Beyer Peacock - Manchester, England | |
Introduced: | 1899 | |
Number in Class: | 2 | |
Wheel Arrangement: | 4-4-0 tank (2′B T) | |
Driving Wheel Diameter: | 4 ft. 0 in. | |
Cylinders: | Number: | 2 |
- | Position on frame: | Outside |
- | Diameter x stroke: | 13 in. x 18 in. |
Heating Surface: | Tubes: | 547 square feet |
- | Firebox: | 56 square feet |
- | Grate Area: | 10.5 square feet |
Boiler Pressure: | 140 lbs p.s.i. | |
Tractive Effort: | 7,814 lbs | |
Coal Capacity: | 16 cwt | |
Water Capacity: | 460 gallons | |
Weight in Working Order: | 28 tons 18 cwt | |
Maximum Axle Load: | 10 tons 11 cwt | |
Overall Length | 25 ft. 7 in. |
"Beyer Peacock" built 4-4-0 tank type broad gauge steam locomotive.
1897 | Entered service on Glenelg Railway Company as "No.11". Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.3873. [nrm] |
16.12.1899 | Entered service as "Ge 165" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm] |
4.6.1935 | Condemned [nrm] |
"Beyer Peacock" built 4-4-0 tank type broad gauge steam locomotive.
1897 | Entered service on Glenelg Railway Company as "No.12". Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.3874. [nrm] |
16.12.1899 | Entered service as "Ge 166" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm] |
8.4.1929 | Condemned [nrm] |