The London, Brighton and South Coast Railway E4 class is a class of 0-6-2T side tank steam locomotive designed by Robert Billinton. They were introduced in 1897 and were essentially a larger version of the E3 Class. The cylinder diameter was reduced from 18 to 17.5 inches (457 to 444 mm) by the Southern Railway.
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LB&SCR E4 and E4X classes |
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32496 at Newhaven Marine station |
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Specifications |
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Configuration:
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• Whyte | 0-6-2T |
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Gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
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Driver dia. | 5 ft 0 in (1.524 m) |
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Length | 35 ft 3 in (10.744 m) |
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Loco weight | E4: 56 long tons 15 cwt (127,100 lb or 57.7 t) to 57 long tons 10 cwt (128,800 lb or 58.4 t) (63.6 to 64.4 short tons) E4X: 59 long tons 5 cwt (132,700 lb or 60.2 t) (66.4 short tons) |
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Fuel type | Coal |
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Water cap. | 1,408 imp gal (6,400 L; 1,691 US gal) |
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Boiler pressure | E4: 160 or 170 psi (11.03 or 11.72 bar; 1.10 or 1.17 MPa) E4X: 170 psi (11.72 bar; 1.17 MPa) |
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Cylinders | Two, inside |
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Cylinder size | 17.5 in × 26 in (444 mm × 660 mm) |
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Performance figures |
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Tractive effort | E4: 18,050 or 19,175 lbf (80,290 or 85,290 N) E4X: 19,175 lbf (85,290 N) |
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