2-8-4 type locomotives with cast steel frames, under construction by North British Locomotive Co; designed to operate on 45-lb rail sections; 2 cylinders have 19-in. diam by 26-in. stroke; total engine and tender wheelbase 65 ft 3 3/8 in.; height, rail level to top of chimney 12 ft 10 7/8 in.; total heating surface 2021 sq ft; grate area 36 sq ft; boiler pressure 200 psi; tractive effort at 85% bp 31,280 lb.
South African Railways "24" class locomotives
Ry Gaz
Railway Gazette ; 90 , n 21
1949
Article (Journal)
English
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