K191 is currently undergoing assessment work to see whether this locomotive
will be the next K class to return to operational service.
K191 sits on the transportation truck. |
K191 being lifted onto the rails at Tanti Station. |
K191 sitting in its previous home at Wangaratta. |
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Classification
K class
Wheel arrangement: 2-8-0. Designed for branch lines.
Coupled wheel diameter: 4ft. 6ins. or 1.37m.
Cylinders: 20ins. or 508mm x 26ins. or 660mm stroke
Total heating surface: 1,741sq ft. or 176.8 sq m
Grate area: 25.75 sq ft, or 2062 sq m.
Boiler pressure: 175psi or 1295kpa.
Engine weight: 62.35 tons or 63.4 tonnes
Tender weight: 104.6 tons or 106.692 tonnes.
Tender coal capacity: 5 tons or 5.1 tonnes.
Tender water capacity: 4,200 gallons or 19,093 litres
Length: 59ft. or 18.1m.
Capable of 45mph or 73 kph
Status:
K191 is currently undergoing boiler tests as this locomotive could possibly be the next K class returned to operational service. More details will be posted as they come to hand.

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