The WAGR W class is a class of 4-8-2 steam locomotives operated by the Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) between 1951 and 1972.
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WAGR W class |
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Type and origin |
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Power type | Steam |
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Designer | Frederick Mills, Charles Clarke & Beyer, Peacock & Co |
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Builder | Beyer, Peacock & Co |
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Serial number | 7378-7417, 7453-7472 |
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Build date | 1951–1952 |
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Total produced | 60 |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 4-8-2 |
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Gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
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Leading dia. | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) |
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Driver dia. | 4 ft 0 in (1,219 mm) |
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Trailing dia. | 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) |
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Length | 61 ft 10.9 in (18.87 m) |
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Width | 8 ft 2 in (2.49 m) |
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Height | 12 ft 4.4 in (3.77 m) |
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Axle load | 9 long tons 15 cwt (21,800 lb or 9.9 t) |
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Loco weight | 97 long tons 10 cwt (218,400 lb or 99.1 t) |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Fuel capacity | 5 long tons 0 cwt (11,200 lb or 5.1 t) |
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Water cap. | W901-W940: 3,000 imp gal (14,000 L; 3,600 US gal) W941-W960: 3,620 imp gal (16,500 L; 4,350 US gal) |
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Boiler pressure | 200 lbf/in2 (1.38 MPa) |
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Superheater | 22-element Melesco |
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Cylinders | 2 |
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Cylinder size | 16 in × 24 in (406 mm × 610 mm) |
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Valve gear | Walschaerts |
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Valve type | 8.5-inch (220 mm) piston valve |
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Loco brake | Vacuum |
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Train brakes | Vacuum Brakes |
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