South African Class NG G11 2-6-0+0-6-2

South African Class NG G11 2-6-0+0-6-2
NG G11 no. 54 Solly at Chelsea on 3 April 1990
Type and origin
♠ Saturated steam locomotives
Superheated steam locomotives
Power typeSteam
DesignerBeyer, Peacock & Company
BuilderBeyer, Peacock & Company
Serial number5975–5977, 6199, 6200
ModelClass NG G11
Build date1919–1925
Total produced5
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte2-6-0+0-6-2 (Double Mogul)
  UIC♠ 1'C+C1'n4 – 1'C+C1'h4
Driver3rd & 4th coupled axles
Gauge2 ft narrow gauge
Leading dia.21 in (533 mm)
Coupled dia.30 in (762 mm)
Wheelbase♠ 39 ft (11,887 mm)
39 ft 9 in (12,116 mm)
  Engine10 ft 3 in (3,124 mm) each
  Coupled5 ft 9 in (1,753 mm) each
Pivot centres♠ 22 ft (6,706 mm)
22 ft 9 in (6,934 mm)
Length:
  Over couplers44 ft 7+12 in (13,602 mm)
45 ft 5 in (13,843 mm)
Height10 ft 4 in (3,150 mm)
Frame typePlate
Axle load♠ 6 LT 3 cwt 3 qtr (6,287 kg)
6 LT 11 cwt (6,655 kg)
  Leading♠ 4 LT 7 cwt 1 qtr (4,433 kg) front
4 LT 5 cwt (4,318 kg) rear
4 LT 16 cwt (4,877 kg) front
4 LT 15 cwt 3 qtr (4,864 kg) rear
  1st coupled♠ 6 LT (6,096 kg)
6 LT 9 cwt 2 qtr (6,579 kg)
  2nd coupled♠ 6 LT 1 cwt 2 qtr (6,172 kg)
6 LT 8 cwt 2 qtr (6,528 kg)
  3rd coupled♠ 5 LT 17 cwt (5,944 kg)
6 LT 4 cwt 3 qtr (6,338 kg)
  4th coupled♠ 6 LT 0 cwt 2 qtr (6,122 kg)
6 LT 8 cwt 2 qtr (6,528 kg)
  5th coupled♠ 6 LT 3 cwt 3 qtr (6,287 kg)
6 LT 11 cwt (6,655 kg)
  6th coupled♠ 6 LT (6,096 kg)
6 LT 10 cwt 3 qtr (6,642 kg)
Adhesive weight♠ 36 LT 2 cwt 3 qtr (36,720 kg)
39 LT 3 cwt (39,780 kg)
Loco weight♠ 44 LT 15 cwt (45,470 kg)
48 LT 4 cwt 3 qtr (49,010 kg)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity2 LT 10 cwt (2.5 t)
Water cap.970 imp gal (4,410 L) front
380 imp gal (1,730 L) rear
Firebox:
  TypeBelpaire
  Grate area♠ 19.3 sq ft (1.79 m2)
19.5 sq ft (1.81 m2)
Boiler:
  Pitch5 ft 3 in (1,600 mm)
  Diameter4 ft 2 in (1,270 mm)
  Tube plates9 ft 3+38 in (2,829 mm)
  Small tubes211: 1+34 in (44 mm)
115: 1+34 in (44 mm)
  Large tubes 13: 5+12 in (140 mm)
Boiler pressure180 psi (1,241 kPa)
Safety valveRamsbottom
Heating surface:
  Firebox♠ 81 sq ft (7.5 m2)
80.6 sq ft (7.49 m2)
  Tubes♠ 899 sq ft (83.5 m2)
660.9 sq ft (61.40 m2)
  Total surface♠ 980 sq ft (91 m2)
741.5 sq ft (68.89 m2)
Superheater:
  Heating area 141.5 sq ft (13.15 m2)
CylindersFour
Cylinder size10+12 in (267 mm) bore
16 in (406 mm) stroke
Valve gearWalschaerts
Valve typeSlide Piston
CouplersBell-and-hook (Cape)
Johnston link-and-pin (Natal)
Performance figures
Tractive effort 15,876 lbf (70.62 kN) @ 75%
Career
OperatorsSouth African Railways
ClassClass NG G11
Number in class5
Numbers♠ NG51-NG53 – NG54-NG55
Delivered1919–1925
First run1919
Withdrawn1962–1974
Preserved3

The South African Railways Class NG G11 2-6-0+0-6-2 of 1919 is a class of narrow gauge steam locomotives.

Between 1919 and 1925, the South African Railways (SAR) placed five Class NG G11 Garratt locomotives with a 2-6-0+0-6-2 Double Mogul type wheel arrangement in service on the Avontuur narrow gauge line through the Langkloof, and also in Natal. They were the first Garratt locomotives to enter service in South Africa.