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German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]
Since the procurement of new diesel locomotives and the electrification did not progress as hoped, the Reichsbahn was still dependent on the freight locomotives of the class 52. However, as war locomotives, these were...
General
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1960-1967 |
| Manufacturers | RAW Stendal |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-10-0 (Decapod) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.98 m |
| Wheelbase | 9.20 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 3.30 m |
| Empty weight | 80 t |
| Service weight | 89.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 79.6 t |
| Axle load | 15.9 t |
| Total weight | 148.4 t |
| Water capacity | 30,000 l |
| Fuel capacity | 10 t (coal) |
Boiler
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 3.71 m² |
| Firebox surface | 17.9 m² |
| Tube heating surface | 154.5 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 172.4 m² |
| Superheater surface | 65.4 m² |
| Total heating surface | 237.8 m² |
Power plant
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,400 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 16 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 600 x 660 mm |
Power
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Indicated power | 1,175 kW (1,598 PS) |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Starting effort | 230.8 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | German Reichsbahn class 52[t][/t][h]80[/h]Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 3.38 |
| Optimal speed | 31 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 13.1 kW/t |
| Heating Surface Equivalent | 392.7 m² |
| Cylinder volume/HSE | 1 : 950.40 |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.13 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 20.27 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 64.10 |
| Firebox/Tube surface | 1 : 8.63 |
| Total/Superheater | 1 : 2.64 |
