0-8-0 Mineral
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The 0-8-0 Mineral is a steam locomotive in Project 1000.
Statistics and information
Type: | Heavy Freight Steam Locomotive |
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Introduction: | 1912 |
Withdrawal: | 1960 |
Speed: | 40mph |
Power: | 1000hp |
Weight: | 94t |
Tractive Effort: | 173kN |
Replaces: | Goods |
Replaced By: | 8F |
Prototype information
Heavy minerals (coal) traffic was, and remains, the backbone of many railways. Specialised engines with low costs, low speeds, and high-tractive effort are ideal for hauling heavy loads over rough terrain.The model used for PJ1K is the classic LNWR "Super D".
Similar locomotives
Similar heavy, slow locomotives with 0-8-0 or 2-8-0 wheel arrangement could be found all over the british railway system. Another notable example was the GCR Class 8K.