These small 2-6-0 type locomotives were built in England by Beyer Peacock. Upon arrival in South Australia four were sent to work the Port Wakefield to Hoyleton line, with the remaing four being allocated to the Port Pirie to Crystal Brook line.
Class:
Narrow Gauge U
Builder:
Beyer Peacock, Manchester, England
Number in Class:
8
Wheel Arrangement:
2-6-0
Driving Wheel Diameter:
3 ft. 3 in.
Cylinders:
Number:
2
Position on Frame:
Outside
Diameter x Stroke:
12 in. x 20 in.
Heating Surface:
Tubes:
492.1 sq. ft.
Firebox:
45.4 sq. ft.
Grate Area:
9.76 sq. ft.
Boiler Pressure:
130 lb./sq. in.
Tractive Effort:
7,532 lb.
Coal Capacity:
2 tons 6 cwt
Water Capacity:
850 gallons
Weight:
30 tons 3 cwt
Maximum Axle Load:
5 tons 3 cwt
Length:
34 ft. 6½ in.
U 1
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
5.1876
Arrived on ship North.
5.1876
Entered service as U 1. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1499.
1884
Used for construction purposes by the contractors of the Galdstone to Laura line.
around 1892
To Western Division, Port Wakefield.
12.12.1904
Condemned.
U 2
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
4.1876
Arrived on ship North.
4.1876
Entered service as U 2. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1505.
1882
In service on Great Northern Railway - Port Augusta.
15.5.1906
Condemned.
6.12.1911
Returned to service.
27.2.1915
To Port Lincoln Division.
20.9.1922
To Construction Branch for Wandana to Penong Railway.
1.11.1924
Withdrawn.
U 3
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
5.1876
Arrived on ship North.
5.1876
Entered service as U 3. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1503.
7.9.1904
Condemened.
10.1906
Returned to service at Port Wakefield.
26.3.1915
To Port Lincoln Division.
17.5.1929
Condemned.
29.8.1929
Sold for scrap to H.Morrell for £70.
U 4
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
5.1876
Arrived on ship North.
5.1876
Entered service as U 4. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1506.
1887
To Port Wakefiled.
2.1898
Rebuilt.
9.7.1902
Hired to Wallaroo Mining Co.
1903
Return after hiring.
12.12.1904
Condemned.
U 5
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
4.1876
Arrived on ship North.
4.1876
Entered service as U 5. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1500.
8.1898
Rebuilt.
7.1926
Condemned.
U 6
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
6.1876
Arrived on ship North.
6.1876
Entered service as U 6. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1504.
6.1894
Rebuilt.
8.3.1915
To Port Lincoln Division.
12.1925
Withdrawn from service.
17.5.1929
Condemned.
29.8.1929
Sold for scrap to H.Morrell for £70.
U 7
Beyer Peacock built 2-6-0 type narrow gauge steam locomotive.
4.1876
Arrived on ship North.
4.1876
Entered service as U 7. Built by Beyer Peacock, builders No.1501.