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Broad Gauge Gd-class 4-4-0 tank locomotives

Gd 163 to 164

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The South Australian Railways broad gauge G class were purchased by the South Australian Railways or acquired upon takeover of the Glenelg and Grange lines from private operators.

Class:Gd
Builder:Beyer Peacock - Manchester, England
Introduced:1899
Number in Class:2
Wheel Arrangement:0-4-4 well tank (B2 T)
Driving Wheel Diameter:4 ft. 9 in.
Cylinders:Number:2
-Position on frame:Inside
-Diameter x stroke:14 in. x 20 in.
Heating Surface:Tubes:578 square feet
-Firebox:58 square feet
-Grate Area:11.44 square feet
Boiler Pressure:145 lbs p.s.i.
Tractive Effort:7,629 lbs
Coal Capacity:1 ton 3 cwt 2qtr
Water Capacity:467 gallons
Weight in Working Order:32 tons 4 cwt
Maximum Axle Load:9 tons 2 cwt
Overall Length29 ft. 3 in.

Gd 163

"Beyer Peacock" built 0-4-4 well tank broad gauge steam locomotive.

1880Entered service on Holdfast Bay Railway as "No.4". Built by Beyer Peacock., builders No.2044. Arrived ex ship "Ironbark" [nrm]
11.1881Sold to Glenelg Railway Company, became their "No.9". [nrm]
16.12.1899Entered service as "Gd 163" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm]
6.2.1925Condemned [nrm]

Gd 164

"Beyer Peacock" built 0-4-4 well tank type broad gauge steam locomotive.

1880Entered service on Holdfast Bay Railway as "No.5". Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.2045. [nrm]
11.1881Sold to Glenelg Railway Company, became their "No.10". [nrm]
16.12.1899Entered service as "Gd 164" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm]
6.2.1925Condemned [nrm]