Norris' 4-2-0
Locomotive, probably Birmingham and Gloucester Railway, 1839-42
From Wescott:
From
an original water-colour by E. T. Lane, dated 6/29/1849. An American-designed engine,
with front bogie and bar frame. The B. & G. R. had forty of these, made
between 1838 and 1840, and the example shown was probably built by the Nasmyth
firm in England. Cylinders probably 11 in. by 20 in. Boiler pressure c. 55 lb.
per sq. in. Wheelbase 9 ft. 6 in. Outside connected drive gear. Four eccentric
valve gear.
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