loco-info.com - Liverpool & Manchester No. 1 “Rocket”

Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase	7 ft 1 in
Rigid wheelbase	7 ft 1 in
Service weight	9,524 lbs
Adhesive weight	5,952 lbs
Total weight	16,748 lbs
Axle load	5,952 lbs
Fuel capacity	coal

Boiler
Grate area	6 sq ft
Firebox area	20 sq ft
Tube heating area	138 sq ft
Evaporative heating area	158 sq ft
Total heating area	158 sq ft

Power Plant
Driver diameter	56.5 in
Boiler pressure	50 psi
Expansion type	simple
Cylinders	two, 8 x 17 in

Power
Power source	steam
Indicated power	20 hp (15 kW)
Optimal speed	16 mph
Top speed	30 mph
Starting effort	818 lbf

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 7.28
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0021 hp/lb
Heating Area Equivalent	258 sq ft
Cylinder volume/HAE	1 : 1168.42
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.60
Tractive force/Heating area	1 : 1163.86
Grate area/Heating area	1 : 23.02
Firebox/Tube area	1 : 6.90

steam locomotive

passenger

prototype

last changed: 10 2023

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