loco-info.com - Badenian VIII a

Dimensions and Weights
Length	51 ft 5 3/8 in
Total wheelbase	33 ft 3 13/16 in
Empty weight	100,531 lbs
Service weight	115,522 lbs
Adhesive weight	115,522 lbs
Axle load	28,440 lbs
Water capacity	3,038 us gal
Fuel capacity	8,818 lbs (coal)

Boiler
Grate area	21.5 sq ft
Firebox area	88.3 sq ft
Tube heating area	1,865.4 sq ft
Evaporative heating area	1,953.6 sq ft
Total heating area	1,953.6 sq ft

Power Plant
Driver diameter	48 in
Boiler pressure	130 psi
Expansion type	simple
Cylinders	two, 20 7/8 x 25 in

Power
Power source	steam
Estimated power	603 hp (450 kW)
Optimal speed	15 mph
Top speed	28 mph
Starting effort	25,138 lbf

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 4.60
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0052 hp/lb
Heating Area Equivalent	2,395 sq ft
Cylinder volume/HAE	1 : 1259.26
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00
Tractive force/Heating area	1 : 2892.66
Grate area/Heating area	1 : 86.65
Firebox/Tube area	1 : 21.13

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last changed: 08 2023

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