CGR class H1

Ceylon Government Railways Class H1
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Beyer, Peacock and Company Serial number 6629 Build date 1930
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-4-0+0-4-2 Gauge 30 Leading dia. 1 ft 9 in (530 mm) Driver dia. 2 ft 6 in (760 mm) Trailing dia. 1 ft 9 in (530 mm) Wheelbase 35 ft 9 in (10.90 m) Length 41 ft 5 in (12.62 m) Height 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m) Axle load 7 long tons (7.1 t) Loco weight 39 long tons (39.63 t) Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 2 long tons (2.0 t) Water cap. 1,000 imp gal (4,500 L) Boiler pressure 175 lb/sq in (Super heated) Cylinders Four, outside Cylinder size 10 in × 16 in (250 mm × 410 mm) Valve gear Walschaerts, piston valves
Performance figures Tractive effort 15,866 lb (7,197 kg)
Career Power class F Number in class 1 First run 1930 Withdrawn 1972 Scrapped 1981

The CGR class H1 was a steam locomotive of the Garratt type built by Beyer, Peacock and Company for the Ceylon Government Railways (CGR), now Sri Lanka Railways. Only one locomotive was built and its CGR number was 293.

See also

• Locomotives of Sri Lanka Railways
• CGR class C1 and C1a