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Alsace-Lorraine T 17
In order to be able to haul heavy passenger trains with a maximum axle load of 14 tonnes on branch lines, a tank locomotive with seven axles was required. Thus, the Reichseisenbahnen ordered a total of 66 locomotives ...
General
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine T 17Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1905-1913 |
| Manufacturers | Grafenstaden |
| Wheel arrangement | 4-6-4T (Hudson) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine T 17Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 13.58 m |
| Wheelbase | 10.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.50 m |
| Service weight | 85.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 42 t |
| Axle load | 14 t |
| Water capacity | 9,700 l |
| Fuel capacity | 5 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine T 17Remove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 1.96 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 123.4 m² |
| Total heating surface | 123.4 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine T 17Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,650 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 14 bar |
| Expansion type | compound |
| Cylinders | four, HP: 340 x 640 mm and LP: 539 x 640 mm |
Power
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine T 17Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Indicated power | 537 kW (730 PS) |
| Top speed | 90 km/h |
| Starting effort | 76.3 kN |
| Starting effort simple | 91.6 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine T 17Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 5.40 |
| Optimal speed | 43 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 2.04 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 12.92 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 62.96 |
