Queensland 6D11½ crane class locomotive

The Queensland Railways 6D11½ class locomotive was a class of 0-6-0ST steam locomotives operated by the Queensland Railways.

Queensland Railways 6D11½ class
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Beyer, Peacock & Co Serial number 4317, 4318 Build date 1902 Total produced 2
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0ST Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Fuel type Coal Water cap 250 imp gal (1,100 l; 300 US gal) (as built) 570 imp gal (2,600 l; 680 US gal) (after crane removed) Cylinders 2
Career Operators Queensland Railways Numbers 1, 2 Disposition both scrapped

History

In January 1903, two Beyer, Peacock & Co built crane locomotives entered service. Per Queensland Railway's classification system they were designated the 6D11½ class, the 6 representing the number of driving wheels, the D that it was a tank locomotive, and the 11½ the cylinder diameter in inches. There delivery was delayed after the ship Duke of Sutherland they were aboard ran aground off Lizard Island. Both had their cranes removed in 1911/12.[1]

Class list

Number	Works number	In service	Notes
1	4317	January 1903	Crane removed November 1911, written off April 1927
2	4318	January 1903	Crane removed, written off September 1927

References

1. Armstrong, John (1985). Locomotives in the Tropics Volume 1. Brisbane: Australian Railway Historical Society. pp. 82, 107. ISBN 0 909937 13 3.