The Western Australian Government Railways (WAGR) O Class was a class consisting of fifty-six 2-8-0 steam locomotives which were introduced by the WAGR between 1896 and 1912. Despite them being tender locomotives, they also featured short boiler side tanks for additional water storage. A useful feature for the long distances required by operation on Western Australia's country lines.
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• Whyte | 2-8-0 |
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Gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
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Driver dia. | 3 ft 0 in (914 mm) |
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Length | 47 ft 4 in (14.43 m) |
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Total weight | 62 long tons 17 cwt (140,800 lb or 63.9 t) |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Water cap. | 2,000 imp gal (9,100 L; 2,400 US gal) |
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Boiler pressure | 160 lbf/in2 (1.10 MPa) |
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Cylinder size | 15.5 in × 21 in (394 mm × 533 mm) |
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