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Midland Railway of Western Australia class B
The Midland Railway of Western Australia, founded in 1890, received its first major order from Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. in England. There were nine 4-4-0 steam locomotives with a gauge of 3 ft 6 in. They were given the ...
General
| Property | Midland Railway of Western Australia class BRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1891 |
| Manufacturers | Hawthorn, Leslie & Co. |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-4-0 (American) |
| Gauge | 1,067 mm (Cape gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Midland Railway of Western Australia class BRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.18 m |
| Total weight | 50.6 t |
Boiler
| Property | Midland Railway of Western Australia class BRemove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 1.301 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Midland Railway of Western Australia class BRemove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,321 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 11 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 381 x 508 mm |
Power
| Property | Midland Railway of Western Australia class BRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Indicated power | 490 kW (666 PS) |
| Starting effort | 52.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Midland Railway of Western Australia class BRemove |
|---|---|
| Optimal speed | 58 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.7 kW/t |
