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Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]
In order to meet the need for a faster and more powerful freight locomotive, a new series with a 2-6-0 wheel arrangement was developed on the basis of the six-coupled G 4[h]1[/h]. The chassis was expanded to include a...
| Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]Remove | |
|---|---|
| Variant | 480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
| Built | 1892-1902 |
| Manufacturers | BMAG;Vulcan;Hanomag;Henschel;Schichau;Humboldt;Jung |
| Wheel arrangement | 1C |
| Gauge | 1435 mm |
| Length | 15990 mm |
| Service mass | 48000 kg |
| Top speed | 65 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
|---|---|
| Built | 1892-1902 |
| Manufacturers | BMAG, Vulcan, Hanomag, Henschel, Schichau, Humboldt, Jung |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-6-0 (Mogul) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.99 m |
| Length loco | 9.82 m |
| Wheelbase | 6.30 m |
| Total wheelbase | 12.61 m |
| Empty mass | 41.5 t |
| Service mass | 48 t |
| Adhesion mass | 39 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.00 m |
| Axle load | 13 t |
| Water capacity | 12,000 l |
| Fuel capacity | 5 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 2.29 m² |
| Firebox surface | 11.26 m² |
| Tube heating surface | 129.83 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 141.09 m² |
| Total heating surface | 141.1 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,350 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 12 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 480 x 630 mm |
Power
| Property | Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 550 kW (748 PS) |
| Top speed | 65 km/h |
| Starting effort | 109.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Prussian G 5[h]1[/h]480 mm (18.9 in) cylinders |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.49 |
| Optimal speed | 31 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.5 kW/t |
| Heating Surface Equivalent | 197.4 m² |
| Cylinder volume/HSE | 1 : 1,155.10 |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.23 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 16.23 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 61.61 |
| Firebox/Tube surface | 1 : 11.53 |
