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Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]
In 1896, the Pfalzbahn saw the need for more heavy freight locomotives. Since the G 4[h]II[/h] was already in use, which was identical to the Bavarian BB I, the focus again oriented on Bavaria and two locomotives that...
General
| Property | Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1896 |
| Manufacturers | Krauss |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-8-0 (Consolidation) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.71 m |
| Service weight | 59.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 51.5 t |
| Axle load | 13 t |
| Water capacity | 12,000 l |
| Fuel capacity | 5 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 2.22 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 150.5 m² |
| Total heating surface | 150.5 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,160 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 13 bar |
| Expansion type | compound |
| Cylinders | four, HP: 370 x 560 mm and LP: 710 x 560 mm |
Power
| Property | Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 550 kW (748 PS) |
| Top speed | 55 km/h |
| Starting effort | 114.9 kN |
| Starting effort simple | 137.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Palatinate Railways G 4[h]III[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.40 |
| Optimal speed | 29 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.2 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.16 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 15.94 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 67.79 |
