| Driving Wheel | 3ft 3in |
| Boiler Pressure | 120psi |
| Cylinders | Outside – 12in x 20in |
| Tractive Effort | 6,646lbf |
This locomotive was built by Beyer Peacock in Manchester in 1886. The first of these locomotives was delivered in 1880 by Beyer Peacock to John Robb who was contracted to construct the first section of the Eastern Railway between Feemantle and Guildford. The Western Australia Government Railway (WAGR) acquired this early locomotive in 1881 when the construction contract was completed.
In 1885 the locomotives were grouped as class A. WAGR acquired thirteen locomotives to this design of which twelve were built by Beyer Peacock and one by Dübs and Company in Glasgow.
The A class locomotives were initially employed on main line passenger services but were later related branch line duties. Some of the engines were sold to timber mills.
This locomotive was one of three supplied with a higher capacity six-wheel tender.
It was the last member of the class in service when it was withdrawn in October 1955.
In 1982 the locomotive was sold for private preservation and restored in Victoria.
In 2013 it was reported that the restoration of the locomotive in Meredith (between Ballarat and Geelong) was at an advanced state with the locomotive having been steam tested.
One other locomotive preserved was also built by Beyer Peacock.
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