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Prussian G 4[h]2[/h]
After gaining experiences with double steam expansion in Prussia with the two omnibus locomotives from 1880 onwards, the G 4[h]1[/h] was developed into the first series-produced engine with a compound engine . The res...
| Prussian G 4[h]2[/h]Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Standard |
| Built | 1882-1903 |
| Manufacturers | Henschel;BMAG |
| Wheel arrangement | C |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 15362 mm |
| Service mass | 41150 kg |
| Top speed | 55 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Prussian G 4[h]2[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1882-1903 |
| Manufacturers | Henschel, BMAG |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-6-0 (Six-coupled) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Prussian G 4[h]2[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.36 m |
| Wheelbase | 3.40 m |
| Total wheelbase | 10.57 m |
| Empty mass | 35.8 t |
| Service mass | 41.2 t |
| Adhesion mass | 41.2 t |
| Total mass | 75 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.40 m |
| Axle load | 13.7 t |
| Water capacity | 10,500 l |
| Fuel capacity | 4 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Prussian G 4[h]2[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 1.53 m² |
| Firebox surface | 7.8 m² |
| Tube heating surface | 108.2 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 116 m² |
| Total heating surface | 116.0 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Prussian G 4[h]2[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,340 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 12 bar |
| Expansion type | compound |
| Cylinders | two, HP: 460 x 630 mm and LP: 650 x 630 mm |
Power
| Property | Prussian G 4[h]2[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 350 kW (476 PS) |
| Top speed | 55 km/h |
| Starting effort | 67.6 kN |
| Starting effort simple | 81.1 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Prussian G 4[h]2[/h] Standard Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 5.97 |
| Optimal speed | 32 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.5 kW/t |
| Heating Surface Equivalent | 155.0 m² |
| Cylinder volume/HSE | 1 : 1,349.85 |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 12.17 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 75.82 |
| Firebox/Tube surface | 1 : 13.87 |
