© trainspo.comHunslet Engine FR 0-4-0ST
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Overview of the Hunslet Engine FR 0-4-0ST
Discover the charming FR 0-4-0ST, a classic steam locomotive with a rich history.
Built by Hunslet Engine between 1882 and 1883, this unique engine is a testament to early railway engineering.
Operating on a 597 mm gauge, the FR 0-4-0ST boasts a 2-4-0 Whyte notation and a 2'B' n2 UIC axle arrangement.
Weighing in at 12 tonnes, this locomotive offers a tractive effort of 24 kN, making it a capable performer.
This particular model is associated with the Ffestiniog Railway in the United Kingdom.
Explore the detailed specifications and historical significance of this fascinating steam locomotive.
Hunslet Engine FR 0-4-0ST technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Hunslet Engine · 1882–18833 units | |
| Tractive effort | 24 kN5,395 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 597 mmNarrow gauge1 ft 11½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B' n2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-4-0 | |
| Length | 5.05 m16 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 12 t26,455 lb |
Operators of the Hunslet Engine FR 0-4-0ST
Railway companies that have operated the FR 0-4-0ST, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Ffestiniog Railway | FR 2-4-0ST/T | United Kingdom |
Hunslet Engine FR 0-4-0ST photos
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