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Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9
Due to an urgent need for locomotives, the Alsace–Lorraine Imperial Railways turned to other manufacturers in 1874. So they ordered 16 2-4-0 passenger locomotives from Kitson at Leeds and 26 from Esslingen. Originally...
General
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9Remove |
|---|---|
| Built | 1874 |
| Manufacturers | Kitson & Co., Esslingen |
| Wheel arrangement | 2-4-0 (Porter) |
| Gauge | 1,435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9Remove |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 4.40 m |
| Rigid wheelbase | 4.40 m |
| Service weight | 38.7 t |
| Adhesive weight | 25.4 t |
| Axle load | 12.7 t |
| Water capacity | 9,500 l |
Boiler
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9Remove |
|---|---|
| Grate area | 1.46 m² |
| Evaporative heating surface | 102.66 m² |
| Total heating surface | 102.7 m² |
Power plant
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9Remove |
|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 1,752 mm |
| Boiler pressure | 10 bar |
| Expansion type | simple expansion |
| Cylinders | two, 430 x 576 mm |
Power
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9Remove |
|---|---|
| Power source | steam |
| Estimated power | 300 kW (408 PS) |
| Top speed | 85 km/h |
| Starting effort | 51.7 kN |
Calculated values
| Property | Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9Remove |
|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 4.82 |
| Optimal speed | 35 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.8 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.52 |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 10.51 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 70.32 |
