H&BR Class G3

The H&BR Class G3 (LNER Class J75) was a class of 0-6-0T steam locomotives of the Hull and Barnsley Railway (H&BR).[1] The H&BR became part of the North Eastern Railway (NER) in 1922 and the NER became part of the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER) in 1923.

H&BR Class G3
LNER Class J75
No. 8365, which ended its career at the Walton-on-the-Hill depot of the Cheshire Lines
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
DesignerMatthew Stirling
BuilderYorkshire Engine Company, Kitson & Co.
Build date1901-1908
Total produced16
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-6-0T
Gauge4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm)
Driver dia.4 ft 6 in (1.37 m)
Loco weight47.35 long tons (48.11 t)
Fuel typecoal
Fuel capacity3 long tons (3.0 t)
Water cap.850 imp gal (3,900 L; 1,020 US gal)
Firebox:
 • Firegrate area		16+1⁄4 sq ft (1.51 m2)
Boiler pressureAs built, 150 psi (1.0 MPa)
Rebuilt, 175 psi (1.21 MPa)
Cylinderstwo inside
Cylinder size18 in × 26 in (460 mm × 660 mm)
Performance figures
Tractive effortAs built, 19,890 lbf (88.5 kN)
Rebuilt, 23,205 lbf (103.22 kN)

Rebuilding

The locomotives were built with domeless boilers working at 150 psi. Starting in 1922, 14 of the 16 were rebuilt with domed boilers working at 175 psi.

Withdrawal

They were withdrawn between 1937 and 1949. One locomotive survived into British Railways (BR) ownership in 1948 and was given the BR number 68365.[2] None were preserved.

References
  1. "The M.Stirling J75 (H&BR Class G3) 0-6-0 Tank Engines". Lner.info. Retrieved 28 February 2012.
  2. "Rail UK Steam Loco Class Information". Railuk.info. Retrieved 28 February 2012.


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