Weston Langford Railway Photography

Documenting railways and related infrastructure since 1960

108823: Leonora Sons of Gwalia 1 8 gauge 0-6-2T+T Midland-1934

108823: Leonora Sons of Gwalia 1 8 gauge 0-6-2T+T Midland-1934

Date Taken: 28 July 1967

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Country: Australia. State/Region: Western Australia.

The Sons of Gwalia 0-6-2T locomotive, sometimes referred to as "Ken" ran on the unusual gauge of 1' 8" (508 mm),. It was the only locomotive of this gauge to be manufactured at WAGR's Midland Workshops. It is now on display at Leonora.