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Norwegian State Railways type 15

Norway 1896 16 produced
15c No. 125 NJK fotosamling PD

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 Nevertheless, seven locomotives of type 15c remained in their original state and were withdrawn between 1935 and 1950. The last 15f was withdrawn in 1956.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
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