East African Railways and Harbours Corporation

3020 Nyaturu

North British Tribal Class 2-8-4

A development of the 29 class with a water capacity of 7000 gallons for use on the Central Line of Tanzania between Morogoro and Tabora. Numbered 3001 - 3026 the locos entered service in 1955. Nyaturu was withdrawn in 1980.

3001 Tanganyika is in store in Dar es Salaam as a possible restoration candidate. 3008 Hehe is also dumped at Dar es Salaam I believe.

Picture courtesy Graham Roberts ©2004
3020 Nyaturu returned to steam, painted green for a starring role in a Kenya tea commercial.

Leading Dimensions

Boiler Pressure 200 lbs/sq.in

Grate Area 38 sq.ft

Heating Surface 2272 sq.ft

Cylinders 18 in x 26 in

Driving Wheel diameter 4 ft 0 in

Weight 77.7 tons

Tractive Effort 29835 lbs

Water Capacity 7000 gals

Fuel Capacity 1950 gals

Leading Dimensions
Boiler Pressure	200 lbs/sq.in
Grate Area	38 sq.ft
Heating Surface	2272 sq.ft
Cylinders	18 in x 26 in
Driving Wheel diameter	4 ft 0 in
Weight	77.7 tons
Tractive Effort	29835 lbs
Water Capacity	7000 gals
Fuel Capacity	1950 gals