© trainspo.comBagnall Austerity 0-6-0ST
Built by Andrew Barclay, Bagnall, Hunslet Engine, Robert Stephenson, Vulcan
Overview of the Bagnall Austerity 0-6-0ST
Explore the robust Austerity 0-6-0ST steam locomotive, a significant piece of railway heritage.
Built between 1943 and 1964 by renowned manufacturers including Andrew Barclay, Bagnall, and Hunslet Engine, this powerful machine served on various networks. It operated in the United Kingdom for the Appleby & Frodingham Railway, Isle of Wight Railway, and Kent and East Sussex Railway.
The Austerity 0-6-0ST also had a career in the Netherlands with Stoom Stichting Nederland and Stichting Stoomtrein Tilburg-Turnhout, showcasing its versatility.
Weighing 49 tonnes and measuring 9.25 meters, this steam locomotive offers a tractive effort of 106 kN and runs on standard gauge (1435 mm). It's an iconic model for any steam locomotive enthusiast.
Bagnall Austerity 0-6-0ST technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Andrew Barclay, Bagnall, Hunslet Engine, Robert Stephenson, Vulcan · 1943–1964485 units | |
| Tractive effort | 106 kN23,830 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C' n2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-6-0 | |
| Length | 9.25 m30 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 49 t108,026 lb |
Operators of the Bagnall Austerity 0-6-0ST
Railway companies that have operated the Austerity 0-6-0ST, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Stichting Stoomtrein Tilburg-Turnhout | SSTT 8800 | Netherlands |
| Stoom Stichting Nederland | SSN 8800 | Netherlands |
| Appleby & Frodingham Railway | AFR 0-6-0ST | United Kingdom |
| Isle of Wight Railway Co. Ltd. | IWR 0-6-0ST | United Kingdom |
| Kent and East Sussex Railway | K&ESR 0-6-0ST | United Kingdom |
Bagnall Austerity 0-6-0ST photos
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