Class Garratt GMAM No.4074 - 4-8-4+4-8-4
Built 1954 by Henschel & Söne (Kessel), works number
28703
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Original numbering 4051-4170
Driving wheel 4ft 6ins.
Cylinders 4 x 20½ins.x 26ins.
Valve gear: Walschaerts
Bolier Pressure: 200 psi
Grate Size: 63.2 square feet
Tractive Force: 60,700 lbs.
Length: 93 ft. 10ins.
Weight: 191 tons 800lbs.
Axle Load: 15 tons 1,400lbs.
Tender Weight: n/a
Coal Capacity: 14 tons
Water Capacity: 2,100 gallons (front)
Tender Types: n/a |
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The Garratt GMAM No.4074 was restored to service, the project being finished in May
2007.
Unfortunately during the
SLST Tour 2007 numerous stay caps started leaking and now it is a new restoration project
for us all at Umgeni Steam Railway.
The stay caps that require
attention require the removal at least of the cab section of the loco, possibly even the
boiler !
This is going to take a lot
of money to implement and a huge amount of time. Perhaps we will not see the GMAM run
again for many years to come unless we receive funding for the project. We are going to start
a special fund for the project but until that officially starts perhaps, if you are interested
in helping to start a restoration funding project in your region, you could contact the webmaster
on the address at the bottom of the page. Your comments would also be welcomed. |
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Check the signs of the stay cap problem on the
frame |
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Tim Gilbert's shot of the GMAM taken December 2007 on his recent visit
to us from the UK
Courtesy of Tim Gilbert |
On Sunday 12th
May 2007 GMAM No.4074 steamed out of Masons Mill (Pietermaritzburg), on its first
run since 2004
The trip planned was a test run
up the long climb to Thornville |
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| Our driver, but fireman for the day
- Brendon Anderson |
Firebox - hot and ready to go
Mechanical stoker seen leading to firebox |
Driver for the day - Simon Anderson |
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| Stoker Gauges |
Vacuum Gauges |
Steam Gauge |
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