Queensland B13 Baldwin class locomotive explained

Queensland Railways B13 class
Powertype:Steam
Builder:Baldwin Locomotive Works
Builddate:1908
Totalproduction:1
Whytetype:4-6-0
Fueltype:Coal
Cylindercount:2
Operator:Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway
Queensland Railways
Fleetnumbers:5
Disposition:scrapped

The Queensland Railways B13 Baldwin class locomotive was a one locomotive class of 4-6-0 steam locomotive operated by the Queensland Railways.

History

In February 1908 a Baldwin Locomotive Works 4-6-0 locomotive was delivered to the Cairns-Mulgrave Tramway. It was acquired by Queensland Railways in December 1911 with the tramway and numbered 5. Per Queensland Railway's classification system it was designated the B13 class, B representing it had three driving axles, and the 13 the cylinder diameter in inches.[1] [2]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Armstrong, John. Locomotives in the Tropics Volume 2. 1994. Australian Railway Historical Society. Brisbane. 9780909937263. 18, 19.
  2. Book: Turner, Jim. Australian Steam Locomotives 1896-1958. 1997. Kangaroo Press. Kenthurst. 086417778X. 52.