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Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3
In 1890, the Visp Zermatt Railway received its first four 0-4-2T rack locomotives from the SLM. They were among the first ones of the Abt system. All four cylinders worked with high-pressure steam and to provide space...
| Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove | |
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| Variant | |
| Built | 1890-1902 |
| Manufacturers | SLM |
| Wheel arrangement | B1 zt |
| Gauge | 1000 mm |
| Length | 7724 mm |
| Service mass | 29000 kg |
| Top speed | 25 km/h |
| Power | |
| Engine |
General
| Property | Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove |
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| Built | 1890-1902 |
| Manufacturers | SLM |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-4-2RT |
| Gauge | 1,000 mm |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 7.72 m |
| Wheelbase | 4.30 m |
| Empty mass | 23.5 t |
| Service mass | 29 t |
| Adhesion mass | 20.6 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 1.96 m |
| Axle load | 10.3 t |
| Water capacity | 2,500 l |
| Fuel capacity | 1.3 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove |
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| Grate area | 1.26 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 900 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 12 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | four, 320 x 450 mm |
Power
| Property | Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 250 kW (340 PS) |
| Top speed | 25 km/h |
| Starting effort | 104.4 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Visp-Zermatt Railway HG 2/3Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 1.93 |
| Optimal speed | 14 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.6 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.41 |
