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Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]

The G 7[h]2[/h] arose from the idea of developing a locomotive with a compound engine from the G 7[h]1[/h]. This should lead to greater efficiency on long stretches and make it possible to transport freight trains of ...

General

Property Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]Remove
Built 1895-1911, 1914-1916
Wheel arrangement 0-8-0 (Eight-coupled)
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]Remove
Length 16.62 m
Length loco 10.27 m
Wheelbase 4.50 m
Rigid wheelbase 4.50 m
Total wheelbase 11.78 m
Empty weight 47.9 t
Service weight 53.3 t
Adhesive weight 53.3 t
Axle load 13.3 t
Total weight 86.3 t
Water capacity 12,000 l
Fuel capacity 5 t (coal)

Boiler

Property Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]Remove
Grate area 2.25 m²
Firebox surface 10 m²
Tube heating surface 129 m²
Evaporative heating surface 139 m²
Total heating surface 139.0 m²

Power plant

Property Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]Remove
Driver diameter 1,250 mm
Boiler pressure 12 bar
Expansion type compound
Cylinders two, HP: 530 x 630 mm and LP: 750 x 630 mm

Power

Property Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]Remove
Power source steam
Indicated power 574 kW (780 PS)
Top speed 45 km/h
Starting effort 96.3 kN
Starting effort simple 115.6 kN

Calculated values

Property Prussian G 7[h]2[/h]Remove
Factor of adhesion 1 : 5.43
Optimal speed 37 km/h
Power-to-weight ratio 10.8 kW/t
Heating Surface Equivalent 189.0 m²
Cylinder volume/HSE 1 : 1,471.71
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.00
Tractive force/Heating surface 1 : 14.47
Grate area/Heating surface 1 : 61.78
Firebox/Tube surface 1 : 12.90
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