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

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The South Australian Railways broad gauge Ge class were acquired upon takeover of the Glenelg Railway Company by the South Australian Railways.

Class:Ge
Builder:Beyer Peacock - Manchester, England
Introduced:1899
Number in Class:2
Wheel Arrangement:4-4-0 tank (2′B T)
Driving Wheel Diameter:4 ft. 0 in.
Cylinders:Number:2
-Position on frame:Outside
-Diameter x stroke:13 in. x 18 in.
Heating Surface:Tubes:547 square feet
-Firebox:56 square feet
-Grate Area:10.5 square feet
Boiler Pressure:140 lbs p.s.i.
Tractive Effort:7,814 lbs
Coal Capacity:16 cwt
Water Capacity:460 gallons
Weight in Working Order:28 tons 18 cwt
Maximum Axle Load:10 tons 11 cwt
Overall Length25 ft. 7 in.
Port Adelaide - Loco Ge165 loco Ge165

Ge 165

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

1897Entered service on Glenelg Railway Company as "No.11". Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.3873. [nrm]
16.12.1899Entered service as "Ge 165" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm]
4.6.1935Condemned [nrm]

Ge 166

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

1897Entered service on Glenelg Railway Company as "No.12". Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.3874. [nrm]
16.12.1899Entered service as "Ge 166" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm]
8.4.1929Condemned [nrm]