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Western Australian Government Railways class E (1879)
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Australia | 1879
2 produced
No. 7 “Geraldton” in 1886 in Geraldton
No. 7 “Geraldton” in 1886 in Geraldton
Rail Heritage WA / archivee Photo Gallery image P0784

For the mining of lead in the west of Western Australia, the Avonside Engine Company built two Double Fairlies for the WAGR in 1879. Each half had two driving axles and one leading axle. Unfortunately, the price of lead was falling in these times and so both were stored at first after delivery. Finally, they were placed into service in 1881 and 1885, respectively. Designated class E, they received the numbers E20 and E7. In 1888, they came to Fremantle. Only three years later, one half of E20 was rebuilt into the conventional 2-4-2T locomotive numbered F20, while the other half was scrapped. E7 was scrapped in 1897, but F20 was used until 1905. So far there is only a short text for this vehicle. In the future it will be described in more detail.

General
Built1879
ManufacturerAvonside
Axle config2-4-4-2T (Double Fairlie) 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Service weight74,930 lbs
Water capacity1,201 us gal
Fuel capacitycoal
Boiler
Grate area13 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter39 in
Boiler pressure120 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylindersfour, 10 x 18 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power225 hp (168 kW)
Starting effort9,415 lbf
Calculated Values
Optimal speed15 mph
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