No. 32 Full Profile

Might require download for best details. (I think the tender's wheels are too small )

A remake of [link] , showing ECL No. 32 in full glory! Well, besides lack of colour, but for reference the colours are the Southern Railway Ps-4 class 4-6-2: [link] [link]

ECL's D class 4-8-0 series was built in 1926 with an initial order of 5, later increased to 20. 35 more were built until 1931. Many recieved Elesco feed-water heaters and roller bearings in 1936. Those intended for the highest class express teains, such as 32, recieved these 12-wheeled tenders instead of the older 8-wheeled ones.

Specifications as of 1936 are as follows:

Tractive effort: 55,441lb

Driver diameter: 74"

Cylinders (2): 26x28"

Adhesive weight: 230,500 (115.25 tons)

Total Engine weight: 294,000lb (147 tons)

Engine + Tender weight: 476,000lb (238 tons)

Factor of adhesion: 4.16

Heating surface: 4,020 sq ft

Superheater: 690 sq ft

Steam Pressure: 300 PSI

Grate area: 50 sq ft

Overall length: 98ft 2in