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Prussian S 2
The type S 2 of the Prussian State Railways designated several express locomotives built between 1890 and 1902. The first two locomotives which later got the designation S 2 were built in 1890 for the Hanover director...
General
| Property | Prussian S 2 Main-Neckar type |
|---|---|
| Built | 1892-1902 |
| Manufacturers | Cockerill, MBG Karlsruhe |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-4-2 (Columbia) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Prussian S 2 Main-Neckar type |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.28 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 2.17 m |
| Service weight | 51.8 t |
| Adhesive weight | 28.3 t |
| Axle load | 14.3 t |
| Water capacity | 13,000 l |
| Fuel capacity | 5 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Prussian S 2 Main-Neckar type |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 2.16 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 119 m² |
| Total heating surface | 119.0 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Prussian S 2 Main-Neckar type |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 2,100 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 11.8 bar |
| Cylinders | two, 500 x 600 mm |
Power
| Property | Prussian S 2 Main-Neckar type |
|---|---|
| Power source | Damof |
| Estimated power | 480 kW (653 PS) |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
Calculated values
| Property | Prussian S 2 Main-Neckar type |
|---|---|
| Optimal speed | 40 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.3 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.83 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 55.09 |
