The South Australian Railways broad gauge Gc class was acquired upon takeover of the Glenelg Railway Company by the South Australian Railways.
Class: | Gc | |
Builder: | Robert Stephenson & Co. - Newcastle on Tyne, England | |
Introduced: | 1899 | |
Number in Class: | 1 | |
Wheel Arrangement: | 4-4-0 tank (2′B T) | |
Driving Wheel Diameter: | 4 ft. 0 in. | |
Cylinders: | Number: | 2 |
- | Position on frame: | Outside |
- | Diameter x stroke: | 13 in. x 18 in. |
Heating Surface: | Tubes: | 368.9 square feet |
Coal Capacity: | 16½ cwt | |
Weight in Working Order: | 24 tons |
"Robert Stephenson & Co. - Newcastle on Tyne, England" built 4-4-0 tank type broad gauge steam locomotive.
1879 | Entered service on Adelaide Glenelg & Suburban Railway Company as "No.6". Built by Robert Stephenson & Co., builders No.2380. [nrm] |
11.1881 | Sold to Glenelg Railway Company, became their "No.6". [nrm] |
16.12.1899 | Entered service as "Gc 160" on South Australian Railways following purchase of Glenelg Railway Company. [nrm] |
26.7.1905 | Condemned [nrm] |