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London & North Western Samson class
Great Britain | 1863
90 produced
No. 2154 “Loadstone” in 1877 at Monument Lane Station, Birmingham
No. 2154 “Loadstone” in 1877 at Monument Lane Station, Birmingham
Richard H. Bleasdale
General
Built1863-1879
ManufacturerCrewe
Axle config2-4-0 (Porter) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase14 ft 7 in
Rigid wheelbase14 ft 7 in
Service weight58,464 lbs
Water capacity1,801 us gal
Fuel capacitycoal
Boiler
Evaporative heating area1,083 sq ft
Total heating area1,083 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter75 in
Boiler pressure140 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 16 x 20 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power400 hp (298 kW)
Optimal speed31 mph
Starting effort8,124 lbf
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