Narrow Gauge U-class 2-6-0 locomotives

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Narrow Gauge U-class 2-6-0 locomotives

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These small 2-6-0 type locomotives were built in England by Beyer Peacock. Upon arrival in South Australia four were sent to work the Port Wakefield to Hoyleton line, with the remaing four being allocated to the Port Pirie to Crystal Brook line.

Class:		Narrow Gauge U
Builder:		Beyer Peacock, Manchester, England
Number in Class:		8
Wheel Arrangement:		2-6-0 (2′C 2)
Driving Wheel Diameter:		3 ft. 3 in.
Cylinders:		-
-	Number:	2
-	Position on Frame:	Outside
-	Diameter x Stroke:	12 in. x 20 in.
Heating Surface:		-
-	Tubes:	492.1 sq. ft.
-	Firebox:	45.4 sq. ft.
-	Grate Area:	9.76 sq. ft.
Boiler Pressure:		130 lb./sq. in.
Tractive Effort:		7,532 lb.
Coal Capacity:		2 tons 6 cwt
Water Capacity:		850 gallons
Weight:		30 tons 3 cwt
Maximum Axle Load:		5 tons 3 cwt
Length:		34 ft. 6½ in.

U 1

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

5.1876	Arrived on ship North.
5.1876	Entered service as U 1. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1499.
1884	Used for construction purposes by the contractors of the Galdstone to Laura line.
around 1892	To Western Division, Port Wakefield.
12.12.1904	Condemned.

U 2

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

4.1876	Arrived on ship North.
4.1876	Entered service as U 2. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1505.
1882	In service on Great Northern Railway - Port Augusta.
15.5.1906	Condemned.
6.12.1911	Returned to service.
27.2.1915	To Port Lincoln Division.
20.9.1922	To Construction Branch for Wandana to Penong Railway.
1.11.1924	Withdrawn.

U 3

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

5.1876	Arrived on ship North.
5.1876	Entered service as U 3. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1503.
7.9.1904	Condemened.
10.1906	Returned to service at Port Wakefield.
26.3.1915	To Port Lincoln Division.
17.5.1929	Condemned.
29.8.1929	Sold for scrap to H.Morrell for £70.

U 4

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

5.1876	Arrived on ship North.
5.1876	Entered service as U 4. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1506.
1887	To Port Wakefiled.
2.1898	Rebuilt.
9.7.1902	Hired to Wallaroo Mining Co.
1903	Return after hiring.
12.12.1904	Condemned.

U 5

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

4.1876	Arrived on ship North.
4.1876	Entered service as U 5. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1500.
8.1898	Rebuilt.
7.1926	Condemned.

U 6

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

6.1876	Arrived on ship North.
6.1876	Entered service as U 6. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1504.
6.1894	Rebuilt.
8.3.1915	To Port Lincoln Division.
12.1925	Withdrawn from service.
17.5.1929	Condemned.
29.8.1929	Sold for scrap to H.Morrell for £70.

U 7

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

4.1876	Arrived on ship North.
4.1876	Entered service as U 7. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1501.
6.1897	Rebuilt.
1906	Condemned.
25.5.1907	Sold to Tasmanian Copper Company, Leigh Creek.
22.2.1908	Repurchased by South Australian Railways.
23.11.1909	Sold to W.Atkins for work on the Booleroo Centre railway contract.
1910	Repurchased by South Australian Railways.
-	Later sold to Atkinson & Finlayson of Western Australia.
3.1955	Scrapped in Western Australia.

U 8

Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.

8.1876	Arrived on ship North.
8.1876	Entered service as U 8. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1502.
12.12.1904	Condemned.

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