Kenya Uganda Railway

327

Vulcan Foundry ED1 2-6-2T (EAR 1127)

Originally ordered in 1926 for shunting, the 26 members of the ED1 class were often to be seen hauling branch line trains. They were the last class of saturated steam locomotives ordered by the KUR. Original numbers were 10 - 36 later 310 - 336. Under the EAR system they became the 11 class numbered 1101 - 1131. 327 was withdrawn in 1976.

327 was used in the film Nowhere in Africa about the Jewish exodus from Europe in the 1930's.

Leading Dimensions
Boiler Pressure	160 lbs/sq.in
Grate Area	12.8 sq.ft
Heating Surface	1026 sq.ft
Cylinders	15 in x 22 in
Driving Wheel diameter	3 ft 7 in
Weight	50.7 tons
Tractive Effort	16150 lbs
Water Capacity	1200 gals
Fuel Capacity	1033 gals

 
 

This set of images © Graeme Wall, 2005

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