© trainspo.comVulcan Austerity 0-6-0ST
Built by Andrew Barclay, Bagnall, Hunslet Engine, Robert Stephenson, Vulcan
Overview of the Vulcan Austerity 0-6-0ST
Discover the powerful Austerity 0-6-0ST steam locomotive, a true workhorse of railway history.
This robust locomotive, built by renowned manufacturers like Andrew Barclay and Hunslet Engine, features the classic 0-6-0 Whyte notation and runs on standard gauge (1435 mm).
With a length of 9.25 meters and weighing 49 tons, the Austerity 0-6-0ST boasts an impressive tractive effort of 106 kN and served various railway companies in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
Its versatility and reliability made it a vital component in railway operations.
Experience the strength and charm of this historic steam locomotive.
Vulcan 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 Vulcan 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 |
Vulcan Austerity 0-6-0ST photos
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