| WAGR K class |
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| Type and origin |
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| Power type | Steam |
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| Builder | Neilson & Co |
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| Serial number | 4599-4606, 5040-5045, 5197-5206 |
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| Total produced | 24 |
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| Specifications |
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Configuration:
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| • Whyte | 2-8-4T |
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| Gauge | 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) |
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| Fuel type | Coal |
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| Fuel capacity | 2.75 long tons 0 cwt (6,200 lb or 2.8 t) |
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| Water cap. | 2,000 imp gal (9,100 L; 2,400 US gal) |
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| Boiler pressure | As built: 120 lbf/in2 (0.83 MPa)
Reboilered: 160 lbf/in2 (1.10 MPa) |
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| Heating surface: | |
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| • Firebox | 16.7 sq ft (1.55 m2) |
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| Cylinder size | 17 in × 21 in (432 mm × 533 mm) |
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| Performance figures |
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| Power output | As built: 15,332 lbf (68.20 kN)
Reboilered: 20,443 lbf (90.93 kN) |
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| Factor of adh. | 3.8 |
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The K-class was a class of 2-8-4T steam locomotives of the Western Australian Government Railways
