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F class 4-6-2T Suburban steam locomotives

Original owner: South Australian Railways

Introduced: 1902

Boiler pressure: 185lb/sq in

Tractive Effort: 18,340 lb

Length: 40ft 7 1/4 in

Cylinders: 17 1/2 in x 24 in

Axle Load: 12 tons 6 cwt

Weight: 59tons

Water Capacity: 1,160 gallons

Driving Wheel diameter: 5ft 3in

Coal capacity: 2ton 5 cwt

Preserved:

                    F245 - Gawler Railway Station

                    F255 - National Railway Museum

                    F251 - Steamranger, Goolwa - operational