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The four locomotives of broad gauge L-class were originally purchased to work on the Port line as 4-4-0 tank engines, but were found to have too high an axle load for the rails and bridges then in use. The problem was solved with the eventual purchase of six wheeled tenders from Dubs and Company, Scotland, and removal of the side water tanks which brought down the axle load to an acceptable level. Following modification they were put to work on the South Australian Railways north line as far as Riverton, venturing further only when heavier rail was laid as far as Terowie. They also worked to Kapunda and over the Adelaide to Nairne section. Later in life the L class worked to the east of Murray Bridge, including mixed trains on the Pinnaroo line.
| Class: | L | ||
| Builder: | Beyer Peacock and Company- Manchester, England | ||
| Introduced: | 1880 | ||
| Number in Class: | 4 | ||
| Wheel Arrangement: | 4-4-0 (2′B T) | ||
| Driving Wheel Diameter: | 5 ft. 0 in. | ||
| Cylinders: | Number: | 2 | |
| - | Position on frame: | Inside | |
| - | Diameter x stroke: | 16 in. x 22 in. | |
| - | Tender | Tank | |
| Heating Surface: | Tubes: | 894.1 square feet | 888.1 square feet |
| - | Firebox: | 78.1 square feet | 80.8 square feet |
| - | Grate Area: | 15.6 square feet | 15.5 square feet |
| Boiler Pressure: | 130 lbs p.s.i. | ||
| Tractive Effort: | 10,371 lbs | ||
| Coal Capacity: | 4 tons 18 cwt 3 qtr | 36 cub. Ft. | |
| Water Capacity: | 2,040 gallons | 600 gallons tank | |
| Weight in Working Order: | 57 tons 14 cwt | 36 tons 3 cwt 1 qtr | |
| Maximum Axle Load: | 10 tons 16 cwt | 12 tons 16 cwt 3 qtr tank | |
| Overall Length | 43 ft. 3½ in. | - | |
"Beyer Peacock" built 4-4-0 type broad gauge steam locomotive.
| 1.4.1880 | Entered service as "L 38". Built by Beyer Peacock., builders No.1883. Arrived ex ship "Rodney". [nrm] |
| 23.2.1881 | Converted to Tender Locomotive [nrm] |
| 8.1896 | Rebuilt [nrm] |
| 8.1.1930 | Stored [nrm] |
| 1931 | Condemned [nrm] |
| 10.11.1932 | Scrapped [nrm] |
"Beyer Peacock" built 4-4-0 type broad gauge steam locomotive.
| 1.4.1880 | Entered service as "L 39". Built by Beyer Peacock., builders No.1884. Arrived ex ship "Rodney". [nrm] |
| 1.11.1880 | Converted to Tender Locomotive [nrm] |
| 8.1901 | Rebuilt [nrm] |
| 1931 | Condemned [nrm] |
| 10.1934 | Scrapped [nrm] |
