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Festiniog Railway Little Wonder
Little Wonder, photographed c.1871
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderGeorge England
Build date1869
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-4-4-0T
Gauge1 ft 11+1⁄2 in (597 mm)
Driver dia.2 ft 4 in (0.71 m)
Loco weight19.5 long tons (19.8 t)
Water cap.720 imperial gallons
Boiler pressure160 psi (1,100 kPa) †
CylindersFour, outside
Cylinder size8.25 in × 13 in (210 mm × 330 mm)
Valve gearGooch valve gear
Performance figures
Tractive effort8,595 lbf
Career
OperatorsFestiniog Railway
NumbersFfR 7
Official nameLittle Wonder
Withdrawn1882
Scrapped1882
DispositionScrapped

The Festiniog Railway Little Wonder was a 0-4-4-0T steam locomotive built by George England for the Festiniog Railway in 1869.[1][2]

Design

Little Wonder was a Double Fairlie type articulated locomotive designed by Robert Francis Fairlie. It was the first Double Fairlie locomotive on the Festiniog Railway and the fourth Double Fairlie locomotive to be built. It was an improvement on earlier designs because it had two fireboxes, instead of one, and this allowed it to steam more freely.

Performance

Little Wonder was hailed as a great success and attracted attention from around the world. However, various mechanical problems arose and the engine required frequent repairs. It was withdrawn from service in 1882.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kidner, R.W (1960). The Narrow Gauge Railways of Wales. The Oakwood Press. p. 5.
  2. ^ Kidner, R.W. (1960). Light and Narrow Gauge Locomotives. The Oakwood Press. p. 24-25.
  3. ^ "Little Wonder". Festipedia. 7 October 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2012.
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