This locomotive was another small electric locomotive built by Mather & Platt in the early twentieth century. The locomotive was intended for use in mines, though was standard gauge unlike many other mining locomotives. The locomotive was able to haul a load of 13 tons up a 1 in 33 incline. The locomotive had a fully enclosed motor on each axle.
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The locomotive [1] |
Information |
Number built: |
1 |
Built: |
1904 |
Builder: |
Mather & Platt |
Motor: |
Two electric motors (500v DC OHLE) |
Formation: |
4wWE |
[1] J.F. Gairns, "Electric locomotives for mining, factory and allied uses", Electrical Age (August 1904) p. 94