loco-info.com - South Manchurian Railway Mikaro class

General
Built	1934-1959
Manufacturer	Kawasaki, Hitachi, Shahekou, Kisha Seizō, Nippon Sharyō, Shenyang
Axle config	2-8-2 (Mikado)
Gauge	4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and Weights
Length	69 ft 6 5/8 in
Service weight	207,014 lbs
Adhesive weight	146,078 lbs
Total weight	323,572 lbs
Axle load	36,817 lbs
Water capacity	2,536 us gal
Fuel capacity	52,911 lbs (coal)

Boiler
Grate area	49.2 sq ft
Evaporative heating area	1,851.4 sq ft
Superheater area	522 sq ft
Total heating area	2,373.4 sq ft

Power Plant
Driver diameter	53.9 in
Boiler pressure	203 psi
Expansion type	simple
Cylinders	two, 20 7/8 x 27 15/16 in

Power
Power source	steam
Estimated power	1,743 hp (1,300 kW)
Optimal speed	29 mph
Top speed	50 mph
Starting effort	38,954 lbf

Calculated Values
Factor of adhesion	1 : 3.75
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0084 hp/lb
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.42
Tractive force/Heating area	1 : 3689.67
Total/Superheater	1 : 3.55

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last changed: 09 2023

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