GWR 517 Class

The 517 Class were small 0-4-2T tank engines designed by George Armstrong for local passenger work on the Great Western Railway. They were built at Wolverhampton Works and were outshopped between 1868 and 1885. They were built in thirteen lots commencing with 517–528 and ending with 1477–1488 in 1884–1885.

GWR 517 class
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerGeorge Armstrong
BuilderGWR Wolverhampton Works
Order numberLots D, E, F, G, H, I, R, S, W, Z, C2, M2, P2
Build date1868–1885
Total produced156
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-4-2T
  UICB1 n2t
Gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Driver dia.5 ft 0 in (1.524 m) or 5 ft 2 in (1.575 m)
Trailing dia.3 ft 8 in (1.118 m)
Wheelbase15 ft 6 in (4.72 m)
Length28 ft 4+58 in (8.65 m)
Width8 ft 2 in (2.49 m)
Height12 ft 1+58 in (3.70 m)
Axle load12 long tons 16 cwt (28,700 lb or 13 t)
13.0 t; 14.3 short tons full
Adhesive weight24 long tons 16 cwt (55,600 lb or 25.2 t)
25.2 t; 27.8 short tons full
Loco weight35 long tons 4 cwt (78,800 lb or 35.8 t)
35.8 t; 39.4 short tons full
Fuel typeCoal
Water cap.620 imp gal (2,800 L; 740 US gal)
Firebox:
  Grate area12.83 sq ft (1.192 m2)
Boiler
  • GWR 517
  • GWR 2021
Boiler pressure150 psi (10.34 bar; 1.03 MPa) or
165 psi (1.14 MPa)
Heating surface:
  Tubes904.47 sq ft (84.028 m2)
  Firebox83.14 sq ft (7.724 m2)
SuperheaterNone
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size15 in × 24 in (381 mm × 610 mm), later
16 in × 24 in (406 mm × 610 mm)
Valve gearStephenson
Valve typeSlide valves
Performance figures
Tractive effort12,635–14,780 lbf (56.20–65.74 kN)
Career
OperatorsGreat Western Railway
Class517
Power classUnclassified
Axle load classUnclassified
Withdrawn1904–1945
DispositionAll scrapped
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