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Natal Government Railways class C 4-10-2-T
South African class H
South Africa | 1899
101 produced
NGR Class C No. 171, later SAR Class H No. 253
NGR Class C No. 171, later SAR Class H No. 253
J. Stuart Grossert collection
General
Built1899-1903
ManufacturerDübs & Co., North British
Axle config4-10-2T (Reid Tenwheeler) 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length37 ft 6 in
Wheelbase30 ft 6 in
Rigid wheelbase16 ft 8 in
Service weight154,224 lbs
Adhesive weight122,752 lbs
Axle load27,440 lbs
Water capacity2,258 us gal
Fuel capacity8,960 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area21.2 sq ft
Firebox area108 sq ft
Tube heating area1,494 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,602 sq ft
Total heating area1,602 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter45 in
Boiler pressure175 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 19 x 27 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power650 hp (485 kW)
Optimal speed13 mph
Starting effort32,219 lbf
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