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French Western Railway No. 261 “L'Aigle”
At a time when attempts were being made to use the largest possible wheels to achieve high speeds while keeping the center of gravity low, some curious designs emerged. In 1855 Blavier and Larpent built the “L'Aigle” ...
General
| Property | French Western Railway No. 261 “L'Aigle”Remove |
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| Built | 1855 |
| Manufacturers | Batignolles-Châtillon |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-4-0 (Porter) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Power plant
| Property | French Western Railway No. 261 “L'Aigle”Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 2,850 mm |
| Cylinders | two, 420 x 826 mm |
Power
| Property | French Western Railway No. 261 “L'Aigle”Remove |
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| Estimated power | 300 kW (408 PS) |
