Class of steam locomotive
Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 0-6-0ST |
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• UIC | Cn t |
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Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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Driver dia. | 4 ft 3 in (1.295 m) |
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Minimum curve | 180 ft (54.86 m) |
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Wheelbase | 11 ft 0 in (3.35 m) |
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Length | 30 ft 4 in (9.25 m) |
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Axle load | 13 long tons 7 cwt (29,900 lb or 13.6 t) |
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Loco weight | 48 long tons 5 cwt (108,100 lb or 49 t) |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Fuel capacity | 2 long tons 5 cwt (5,000 lb or 2.3 t) |
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Water cap. | 1,200 imp gal (5,500 L; 1,400 US gal) |
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Firebox: | |
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• Grate area | 16.8 sq ft (1.56 m2) |
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Boiler | Round top outer firebox, 181 tubes, copper or steel inner firebox |
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Boiler pressure | 170 psi (1.17 MPa) |
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Heating surface: | |
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• Firebox | 88 sq ft (8.2 m2) |
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• Tubes | 873 sq ft (81.1 m2) |
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Superheater | None |
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Cylinders | Two, inside |
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Cylinder size | 18 in × 26 in (457 mm × 660 mm) |
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Valve gear | Stephenson |
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Valve type | Slide valves |
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Career |
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Power class | BR: 4F |
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Nicknames | Austerity |
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Retired | 1959–1984 |
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Disposition | 70 preserved, remainder scrapped |
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The Hunslet Austerity 0-6-0ST is a class of steam locomotive designed by Hunslet Engine Company for shunting. The class became the standard British shunting locomotive during the Second World War, and production continued until 1964 at various locomotive manufacturers.