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LNWR/LMS Webb "317" Class 0-4-2ST - 'Bissel Tank'
Class Types
LNWR Class |
317 |
(Also known as) |
Bissel Tank |
General
Designer |
Francis Webb |
Introduced |
1901 |
Pre-Grouping Company |
London and North Western Railway |
Grouping Company |
London, Midland & Scottish Railway |
Wheel Arrangement |
0-4-2ST |
Number Built as 317 |
20 |
First in Service |
11/1896 |
Last in Service |
03/11/1956 |
Manufacturers |
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Orders |
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Historical Data |
Squared off saddle tank, the Bissel tanks were designed for tight curvature locations such as docks. Name derived from the Bissel truck, which had solid disc wheels. |
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Power
Variant Introduced |
1901 |
Inside Cylinders |
17" x 24" (2 off) |
Wheels
Drivers |
4' 3" |
Truck |
2' 6" |
Locomotive Wheelbase |
15' 6" |
Descriptive Wheelbase |
7' 3" + 8' 3" = 15' 6" |
Dimensions
Weight (loco only) |
34t 17cwt |
Boiler & Firebox
Boiler Diagram |
?? |
Total Heating Area |
967ft2 |
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