British Railway History Item
GWR Class Ystalyfera Tin Works 0-4-0 Saddle Tank
Introduced 1900. Peckett design for use in Ystalyfera Tin Works.
Built by Peckett and Sons, Works No, 810
Purchased by British Railways in 1948 from Ystalyfera Tin Works and attached to BR Service stock.
Named Hercules
Withdrawn in 1954
Motive Power Details
Weight: Loco 23 tons 0 cwt
Driving Wheel: 3' 2"
Boil Press: 146lb/sq in
Cylinders: Two 14?" x 22" (outside)
Valve Gear: Stephenson (slide valves)
TE: 13,000 lb
Number Series
Class Total: 1
Allocation and Withdrawal Details
Last Updated : Sunday 27th October 2002 13:57