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Rigi Railway H 1/2
When the Rigi Railway opened on May 21, 1871, it was the first rack railway in Europe. It first led from Vitznau on Lake Lucerne at an altitude of 439 m (1,440 ft) to the Rigi Staffelhöhe at 1,550 m (5,085 ft) . Only ...
General
| Property | Rigi Railway H 1/2 1-10 |
|---|---|
| Built | 1870-1973 |
| Manufacturers | SCB Olten, SLM |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-0-2RT (Riggenbach) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Rigi Railway H 1/2 1-10 |
|---|---|
| Length | 6.38 m |
| Wheelbase | 3.00 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.00 m |
| Empty weight | 10 t |
| Service weight | 12.5 t |
| Adhesive weight | 0 t |
| Water capacity | 1,600 l |
| Fuel capacity | 0.5 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | Rigi Railway H 1/2 1-10 |
|---|---|
| Evaporative heating surface | 39.5 m² |
| Total heating surface | 39.5 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Rigi Railway H 1/2 1-10 |
|---|---|
| Boiler pressure | 10 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 270 x 400 mm |
Power
| Property | Rigi Railway H 1/2 1-10 |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 120 kW (163 PS) |
Calculated values
| Property | Rigi Railway H 1/2 1-10 |
|---|---|
| Power-to-weight ratio | 9.6 kW/t |
