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BNR class HSG

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Power type
  
Steam

Build date
  
1925

Configuration
  
2-8-0+0-8-2

Serial number
  
6261–6262

Total produced
  
2

Builder
  
Beyer, Peacock and Company

The Begal Nagpur Railway class HSG was a class of two 2-8-0+0-8-2 Garratt locomotives.

After NWR's GAS class, BNR conducted similar experiments for pulling heavier trains up the ghats with successful results. Its parts were similar to BESA heavy goods 2-8-0s. They worked on the Chakradharpur-Jharsuguda section coupled to each other. After electrification they became obsolete. In the end, they were stationed at Kharagpur workshops. They were the first successful class of Garratts.

References

BNR class HSG Wikipedia


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