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Narrow Gauge U-class 2-6-0 locomotives

U 1 to 8

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These small 2-6-0 type locomotives were built in England by Beyer Peacock. Upon arrival in South Australia four were sent to work the Port Wakefield to Hoyleton line, with the remaing four being allocated to the Port Pirie to Crystal Brook line.

Class:Narrow Gauge U
Builder:Beyer Peacock, Manchester, England
Number in Class:8
Wheel Arrangement:2-6-0 (2′C 2)
Driving Wheel Diameter:3 ft. 3 in.
Cylinders:-
-Number:2
-Position on Frame:Outside
-Diameter x Stroke:12 in. x 20 in.
Heating Surface:-
-Tubes:492.1 sq. ft.
-Firebox:45.4 sq. ft.
-Grate Area:9.76 sq. ft.
Boiler Pressure:130 lb./sq. in.
Tractive Effort:7,532 lb.
Coal Capacity:2 tons 6 cwt
Water Capacity:850 gallons
Weight:30 tons 3 cwt
Maximum Axle Load:5 tons 3 cwt
Length:34 ft. 6½ in.

U 1

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

5.1876Arrived on ship North.
5.1876Entered service as U 1. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1499.
1884Used for construction purposes by the contractors of the Galdstone to Laura line.
around 1892To Western Division, Port Wakefield.
12.12.1904Condemned.

U 2

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

4.1876Arrived on ship North.
4.1876Entered service as U 2. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1505.
1882In service on Great Northern Railway - Port Augusta.
15.5.1906Condemned.
6.12.1911Returned to service.
27.2.1915To Port Lincoln Division.
20.9.1922To Construction Branch for Wandana to Penong Railway.
1.11.1924Withdrawn.

U 3

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

5.1876Arrived on ship North.
5.1876Entered service as U 3. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1503.
7.9.1904Condemened.
10.1906Returned to service at Port Wakefield.
26.3.1915To Port Lincoln Division.
17.5.1929Condemned.
29.8.1929Sold for scrap to H.Morrell for £70.

U 4

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

5.1876Arrived on ship North.
5.1876Entered service as U 4. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1506.
1887To Port Wakefiled.
2.1898Rebuilt.
9.7.1902Hired to Wallaroo Mining Co.
1903Return after hiring.
12.12.1904Condemned.

U 5

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

4.1876Arrived on ship North.
4.1876Entered service as U 5. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1500.
8.1898Rebuilt.
7.1926Condemned.

U 6

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

6.1876Arrived on ship North.
6.1876Entered service as U 6. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1504.
6.1894Rebuilt.
8.3.1915To Port Lincoln Division.
12.1925Withdrawn from service.
17.5.1929Condemned.
29.8.1929Sold for scrap to H.Morrell for £70.

U 7

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

4.1876Arrived on ship North.
4.1876Entered service as U 7. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1501.
6.1897Rebuilt.
1906Condemned.
25.5.1907Sold to Tasmanian Copper Company, Leigh Creek.
22.2.1908Repurchased by South Australian Railways.
23.11.1909Sold to W.Atkins for work on the Booleroo Centre railway contract.
1910Repurchased by South Australian Railways.
-Later sold to Atkinson & Finlayson of Western Australia.
3.1955Scrapped in Western Australia.

U 8

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

8.1876Arrived on ship North.
8.1876Entered service as U 8. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1502.
12.12.1904Condemned.