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T56 . T160 . T161 . T162


Wheel data
T56 . T160 . T161 . T162


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Bare weight c. 1130 gr
CAST IRON WHEEL CASTINGS
for GWR 4-2-2 Dean 3001class at 10 mm/ft
Using slightly undersized T56 bogie wheels for extra clearance

A full set consists of 4 x T56 leading, 2 x T160 driving, 2 x T161 trailing and 6 x T162 tender wheels.

Suitable for Gauge One Fine or Standard


The prototype driving wheel weights are surface mounted plates, and are not cast in.

Diameters before 1898: bogie 4' 1", drivers 7' 8½", trailing 4' 7",
and from then with very slightly thicker tyres: bogies 4' 1½", drivers 7' 9" and trailing wheels 4' 9"

Good drawings available from the NRM copy service:
NRM ref. 1/GW/778, plan, side elevation. Swindon drawing No. 14813, 1898
NRM ref. 1/GW/777, end elevations and sections. Swindon drawing No 14860, 1898



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