Tasmanian Government Railways J class

The Tasmanian Government Railways J class was a one locomotive class of 2-6-4-0T steam locomotives operated by the Tasmanian Government Railways. It was known as Hagan's Patent.

Tasmanian Government Railways J class
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Maschinenfabrik Christian Hagans Serial number 436 Build date 1901 Total produced 1
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-6-4-0T Gauge 2 ft (610 mm) Driver dia. 2 ft 7 in (787 mm) Total weight 53 long tons 0 cwt (118,700 lb or 53.9 t) Fuel type Coal Boiler pressure 195 lbf/in2 (1.34 MPa) Cylinder size 15.75 in × 15.75 in (400 mm × 400 mm)
Performance figures Tractive effort 23,885 lbf (106.25 kN)
Career Operators Tasmanian Government Railways Numbers J1 Nicknames Hagan's Patent Disposition scrapped

History

To operate trains on the North East Dundas Tramway, the Tasmanian Government Railways purchased a locomotive from Maschinenfabrik Christian Hagans, Erfurt in 1901. The locomotive had an articulated 2-6-4-0 wheel arrangement. Its weight played havoc with the light rails it ran over and in 1910 it was replaced by the K class.