Norwegian State Railways type 15
The NSB type 15 was a 2-6-0 locomotive designed as a successor for the type 11. Between 1896 and 1902, 16 locomotives of the types 15a, 15b and 15c were built by different manufacturers from Scotland, Germany and Norway. They had a two-cylinder compound engine and compared to their predecessors, they had a larger three-axle tender. Designed as freight locomotives, they were also used for slow passenger trains.
Although only a small number was built, they ultimately made it to a total number of eight variants through the rebuilding of the original types 15a, 15b and 15c. By superheating them, the variants d and e were created. The variants f, g and h were created by superheating and simpling them. Three locomotives of type 11 were even rebuilt to type 15. Nevertheless, seven locomotives of type 15c remained in their original state and were withdrawn between 1935 and 1950. The last 15f was withdrawn in 1956.
Technical data
General
| Property | 15a | rebuilt 15e | rebuilt 15h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built | 1896-1902 | ||
| Manufacturers | Dübs & Co., Hartmann, Nylands, Thunes, Hamar Jernstøberi, SLM | ||
| Wheel arrangement | 2-6-0 (Mogul) | ||
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) | ||
Dimensions and weights
| Property | 15a | rebuilt 15e | rebuilt 15h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 14.43 m | ||
| Total wheelbase | 11.59 m | ||
| Adhesion mass | 29.2 t | 31.8 t | 28.6 t |
| Total mass | 59.4 t | 62.9 t | 58.4 t |
| Water capacity | 7,700 l | ||
| Fuel capacity | 3 t (coal) | ||
| Empty mass | 37.1 t | 32.5 t | |
Boiler
| Property | 15a | rebuilt 15e | rebuilt 15h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grate area | 1.3 m² | 1.26 m² | |
| Tube heating surface | 82.3 m² | 63.4 m² | 71.2 m² |
| Superheater surface | 16.3 m² | 45 m² | |
Power plant
| Property | 15a | rebuilt 15e | rebuilt 15h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,448 mm | ||
| Boiler pressure | 12 bar | ||
| Expansion type | compound | simple expansion | |
| Cylinders | two, HP: 425 x 610 mm and LP: 635 x 610 mm | two, 432 x 610 mm | |
Power
| Property | 15a | rebuilt 15e | rebuilt 15h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power source | steam | ||
| Estimated power | 250 kW (340 PS) | 325 kW (442 PS) | 350 kW (476 PS) |
| Top speed | 60 km/h | ||
| Starting effort | 53.6 kN | 80.2 kN | |
| Starting effort simple | 64.3 kN | ||
Calculated values
| Property | 15a | rebuilt 15e | rebuilt 15h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 5.34 | 1 : 5.82 | 1 : 3.50 |
| Optimal speed | 29 km/h | 37 km/h | 27 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.2 kW/t | 5.2 kW/t | 6.0 kW/t |