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Southern Railway (UK) Leader class
Although it looked like a diesel locomotive, the Leader was a prototype for a new type of steam locomotive. With the advent of diesel and electric traction, Oliver Bulleid tried to increase the life of steam traction ...
General
| Property | Southern Railway (UK) Leader classRemove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1946-1949 |
| Manufacturers | Brighton |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-6-0+0-6-0T |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Southern Railway (UK) Leader classRemove |
|---|---|
| Length | 20.42 m |
| Wheelbase | 15.24 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.72 m |
| Service weight | 153.4 t |
| Water capacity | 18,185 l |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Southern Railway (UK) Leader classRemove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 2.369 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Southern Railway (UK) Leader classRemove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,549 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 19.3 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | six, 311 x 381 mm |
Power
| Property | Southern Railway (UK) Leader classRemove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Starting effort | 117.2 kN |
