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New South Wales class AD60
Australia | 1952
42 produced
AD6003
AD6003
archive NSWGR
VariantAD60AD60++
General
Built1952-1956
ManufacturerBeyer, Peacock & Co.
Axle config4-8-4+4-8-4T (Double Northern (Garratt)) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length108 ft 7 in
Wheelbase97 ft 8 in
Rigid wheelbase14 ft 9 in
Service weight562,000 lbs582,400 lbs
Adhesive weight282,000 lbs322,560 lbs
Axle load35,250 lbs40,320 lbs
Water capacity11,160 us gal
Fuel capacity31,360 lbs (coal)40,320 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area63.5 sq ft
Firebox area238 sq ft
Tube heating area2,792 sq ft
Evaporative heating area3,030 sq ft
Superheater area750 sq ft
Total heating area3,780 sq ft
VariantAD60AD60++
Power Plant
Driver diameter55 in
Boiler pressure200 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylindersfour, 19 1/4 x 26 infour, 20 x 26 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power2,150 hp (1,603 kW)
Optimal speed23 mph21 mph
Starting effort59,560 lbf64,291 lbf
Calculated Values
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freight
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