N class

Broad Gauge N-class 4-6-0 locomotives

N 52 to 53

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The N class were imported from the United States of America for working South Australian Railways broad gauge passenger trains. When issued to service they were allocated to passenger and mixed train working between Adelaide and Kapunda. In 1904 both locomotives were rebuilt at Islington, which completely changed their appearance from the classic American design of the time to a more conventional British outline. New bogie tenders were also built. After conversion, a primary duty was hauling livestock trains between Terowie and Adelaide, until withdrawn from service in the mid 20's.

Class:		N
-		Original	Rebuilt
Builder:		Baldwin Loco Works - Philadelphia, U.S.A.	S.A.R. Islington Works
Introduced:		1881	1904
Number in Class:		2	2
Wheel Arrangement:		4-6-0 (2′C 2′2′)	4-6-0 (2′C 2′2′)
Driving Wheel Diameter:		5 ft. 0 in.	5 ft. 0 in.
Cylinders:	Number:	2	2
-	Position on frame:	Outside	Outside
-	Diameter x stroke:	19 in. x 24 in.	19 in. x 24 in.
Heating Surface:	Tubes:	1,190 square feet	1,480 square feet
-	Firebox:	113 square feet	121 square feet
-	Grate Area:	19 square feet	19 square feet
Boiler Pressure:		130 lbs p.s.i.	175 lbs p.s.i.
Tractive Effort:		15,950 lbs	21,420 lbs
Coal Capacity:		5 tons 6 cwt	5 tons
Water Capacity:		3,000 gallons	4,000 gallons
Weight in Working Order:		83 tons 5 cwt	93 tons 7 cwt
Maximum Axle Load:		12 tons 5 cwt	12 tons 14 cwt
Overall Length		52 ft. 10 in.	57 ft. 8 5/8 in.

N 52

"Baldwin Loco Works" built 4-6-0 type broad gauge steam locomotive.

10.3.1881	Entered service as "N 52". Built by Baldwin Loco Works, builders No.5238. Arrived 1.1881 ex ship "John Lachlan". [nrm]
4.7.1904	Rebuilt [nrm]
8.1925	Condemned [nrm]

N 53

"Baldwin Loco Works" built 4-6-0 type broad gauge steam locomotive.

25.3.1881	Entered service as "N 53". Built by Baldwin Loco Works, builders No.5241. Arrived 1.1881 ex ship "John Lachlan". [nrm]
18.6.1904	Rebuilt [nrm]
1927	Condemned [nrm]
18.6.1928	Cut up [nrm]