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Western Australian Government Railways class E (1902)
Australia | 1902
65 produced
Works photo
Works photo
The Vulcan Foundry Newton-le-Willows
Variantas builtrebuilt Es
General
Built1902-19031924-1925
ManufacturerNasmyth, Wilson & Co., Vulcan, North British
Axle config4-6-2 (Pacific) 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase27 ft 2 in
Rigid wheelbase11 ft
Total wheelbase46 ft 5 1/2 in
Service weight114,800 lbs114,860 lbs
Adhesive weight84,500 lbs
Total weight175,840 lbs175,930 lbs
Axle load28,225 lbs
Water capacity2,642 us gal
Fuel capacity11,200 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area19.3 sq ft18.8 sq ft
Firebox area118 sq ft
Tube heating area1,300 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,418 sq ft
Total heating area1,418 sq ft
Variantas builtrebuilt Es
Power Plant
Driver diameter54 in
Boiler pressure180 psi175 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 17 x 23 intwo, 18 x 23 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power750 hp (559 kW)900 hp (671 kW)
Optimal speed25 mph28 mph
Starting effort18,833 lbf20,528 lbf
Calculated Values
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