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Metropolitan classes A and B
The Metropolitan Line of the London Underground, which opened in 1863, was in need of steam locomotives that were fitted with a condensation device to reduce the amount of steam emitted. Since initially three-rail tra...
| Metropolitan classes A and BRemove | |
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| Built | |
| Manufacturers | Beyer, Peacock & Co. |
| Wheel arrangement | 2B t |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
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General
| Property | Metropolitan classes A and BRemove |
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| Manufacturers | Beyer, Peacock & Co. |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-4-0T (American) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Metropolitan classes A and BRemove |
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| Wheelbase | 6.10 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.69 m |
Power plant
| Property | Metropolitan classes A and BRemove |
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| Driver diameter | 1,778 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 10.3 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 444 x 508 mm |
Power
| Property | Metropolitan classes A and BRemove |
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| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 298 kW (405 PS) |
| Starting effort | 49.6 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Metropolitan classes A and BRemove |
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| Optimal speed | 37 km/h |