loco-info.com - Palatinate Railways G 5

Dimensions and Weights
Length	57 ft 0 7/8 in
Service weight	125,002 lbs
Adhesive weight	125,002 lbs
Axle load	31,306 lbs
Water capacity	4,227 us gal
Fuel capacity	13,228 lbs (coal)

Boiler
Grate area	26.9 sq ft
Firebox area	124.9 sq ft
Evaporative heating area	1,680 sq ft
Total heating area	1,680 sq ft

Power Plant
Driver diameter	49.2 in
Boiler pressure	203 psi
Expansion type	compound
Cylinders	two, HP: 21 1/4 x 26 in and LP: 31 7/8 x 26 in

Power
Power source	steam
Estimated power	805 hp (600 kW)
Optimal speed	18 mph
Top speed	28 mph
Starting effort	28,522 lbf
with start valve	34,226 lbf

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 3.65
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0064 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.00
Tractive force/Heating area	1 : 4579.92
HP/LP cylinders	1 : 2.25

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last changed: 08 2023

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