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Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]
The BB I was a single Mallet locomotive with a 0-4-4-0 wheel arrangement, which was primarily used to push freight trains on the steep ramps in Franconia. The locomotive built by Maffei was originally intended for the...
General
| Property | Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1896 |
| Manufacturers | Maffei |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-4-4-0 |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.99 m |
| Wheelbase | 5.91 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 1.73 m |
| Service weight | 55.6 t |
| Adhesive weight | 55.6 t |
| Axle load | 14.2 t |
| Water capacity | 13,800 l |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Grate area | 2.07 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 123 m² |
| Total heating surface | 123.0 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,340 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 14 bar |
| Expansion type | compound |
| Cylinders | four, HP: 415 x 630 mm and LP: 635 x 630 mm |
Power
| Property | Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 500 kW (680 PS) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h |
| Starting effort | 135.0 kN |
| Starting effort simple | 162.0 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Bavarian BB I and Palatinate Railways G 4[h]II[/h]Remove |
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| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.04 |
| Optimal speed | 23 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.0 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 22.93 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 59.42 |
