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The Queensland Railways A12 class locomotive was a class of 4-4-0 steam locomotives operated by the Queensland Railways.

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Queensland Railways A12 class
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Baldwin Locomotive Works (18) Evans, Anderson, Phelan & Co (25) Build date 1882-1891 Total produced 43
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-4-0 Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Fuel type Coal Cylinders 2 outside Cylinder size 12 in × 18 in (305 mm × 457 mm)
Career Operators Queensland Railways Disposition all scrapped

History

Between 1882 and 1895, the Queensland Railways took delivery of 43 4-4-0 locomotives built by Baldwin Locomotive Works (18) and Evans, Anderson, Phelan & Co (25). Per Queensland Railway's classification system they were designated the A12 class, A representing they had two driving axles, and the 12 the cylinder diameter in inches.[1]

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