Might require download for best details. (I think the tender's wheels are too small ^^; )
A remake of http://fav.me/d2mbbzu , showing ECL No. 32 in full glory! Well, besides lack of colour, but for reference the colours are the Southern Railway Ps-4 class 4-6-2: http://fav.me/d1aqwf6 http://p2.la-img.com/227/1160/498039_1_l.jpg
ECL's D class 4-8-0 series was built in 1926 with an initial order of 5, later increased to 20. 35 more were built until 1931. Many recieved Elesco feed-water heaters and roller bearings in 1936. Those intended for the highest class express teains, such as 32, recieved these 12-wheeled tenders instead of the older 8-wheeled ones.
Specifications as of 1936 are as follows:
Tractive effort: 55,441lb
Driver diameter: 74"
Cylinders (2): 26x28"
Adhesive weight: 230,500 (115.25 tons)
Total Engine weight: 294,000lb (147 tons)
Engine + Tender weight: 476,000lb (238 tons)
Factor of adhesion: 4.77
Heating surface: 4,020 sq ft
Superheater: 690 sq ft
Steam Pressure: 300 PSI
Grate area: 50 sq ft
Overall length: 98ft 2in
A remake of http://fav.me/d2mbbzu , showing ECL No. 32 in full glory! Well, besides lack of colour, but for reference the colours are the Southern Railway Ps-4 class 4-6-2: http://fav.me/d1aqwf6 http://p2.la-img.com/227/1160/498039_1_l.jpg
ECL's D class 4-8-0 series was built in 1926 with an initial order of 5, later increased to 20. 35 more were built until 1931. Many recieved Elesco feed-water heaters and roller bearings in 1936. Those intended for the highest class express teains, such as 32, recieved these 12-wheeled tenders instead of the older 8-wheeled ones.
Specifications as of 1936 are as follows:
Tractive effort: 55,441lb
Driver diameter: 74"
Cylinders (2): 26x28"
Adhesive weight: 230,500 (115.25 tons)
Total Engine weight: 294,000lb (147 tons)
Engine + Tender weight: 476,000lb (238 tons)
Factor of adhesion: 4.77
Heating surface: 4,020 sq ft
Superheater: 690 sq ft
Steam Pressure: 300 PSI
Grate area: 50 sq ft
Overall length: 98ft 2in
Category All / All
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Size 1600 x 281px
File Size 548.4 kB
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