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Switzerland | 1875
17 produced
No. 83
No. 83
Alfred Moser & al., „Der Dampfbetrieb der Schweizerischen Eisenbahnen 1847—2006”

A total of 17 of these small tank locomotives were purchased by the VSB for shunting services and light local trains. Due to the long production period, the locomotives came from the workshops of the VSB and a total of three other different manufacturers. The last ones were delivered directly to the SBB. Despite the short wheelbase and small wheels, the top speed was 60 km/h. The water tank was inside the frame. In 1919 and 1920, five of the locomotives were converted into heating cars. The other locomotives were retired between 1908 and 1933. So far there is only a short text for this vehicle. In the future it will be described in more detail.

Variant1875 variant1894 variant
General
Built1875-18851894, 1902
ManufacturerVSB, Hartmann, EsslingenSLM
Wheel arr.0-4-0WT (Four-coupled) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length25 ft 10 1/16 in26 ft 1 15/16 in
Service weight61,729 lbs68,343 lbs
Adhesive weight61,729 lbs68,343 lbs
Axle load30,865 lbs34,172 lbs
Water capacity819 us gal
Fuel capacity2,205 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area11.8 sq ft
Evaporative heating area831 sq ft1,009.7 sq ft
Total heating area831 sq ft1,009.7 sq ft
Variant1875 variant1894 variant
Power Plant
Driver diameter47.6 in
Boiler pressure174 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 13 3/4 x 21 1/4 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Indicated power296 hp (221 kW)
Top speed37 mph
Starting effort12,534 lbf
Calculated Values
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last changed: 03/2023
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