LSWR 0298 Class

LSWR 0298 class
No. 44 of the final (1875) batch as constructed, showing rectangular splashers characteristic of that batch.
Type and origin Power type Steam Designer Joseph Beattie Builder Beyer, Peacock & Co. (82); Nine Elms Works (3) Build date 1863–1875 Total produced 85
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-4-0WT  • UIC 1B n2t Gauge 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge Leading dia. 3 ft 7+3⁄4 in (1.111 m) Driver dia. 5 ft 7 in (1.702 m) Length 26 ft 2 in (7.98 m) Height 11 ft 11+5⁄8 in (3.65 m) Loco weight 37.8 long tons (38.4 t; 42.3 short tons) Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 1 long ton (1.02 t; 1.12 short tons) Water cap. 550 imp gal (2,500 L; 660 US gal) Boiler pressure 160 psi (1.10 MPa) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 16.5 in × 20 in (419 mm × 508 mm)
Performance figures Tractive effort 11,050 lbf (49.2 kN)
Career Operators LSWR · SR · BR Class 329, later 0298 Power class SR: not classified BR: 0P Withdrawn 1886–1899 (82); 1962 (3) Disposition Two preserved, remainder scrapped

The London and South Western Railway (LSWR) 0298 Class or Beattie Well Tank is a class of British steam locomotive. They are 2-4-0WTs, originally built between 1863 and 1875 for use on passenger services in the suburbs of London, but later used on rural services in South West England. Out of a total production of 85, two locomotives have been preserved, both in operational condition.