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Chōsen Government Railway Shiki steam railmotor

Korea 1923 6 produced
Shiki1 works photo Kisha Seizo PD

In 1923, Sentetsu received four steam railcars from Kisha Seizō which were designated Shiki1. They were combined of a small 2-2-0T tank locomotive and a passenger coach with a bogie at one end. After complaints about vibrations, one was scrapped in 1924 and the other three were rebuilt to regular locomotives without a coach. In this form, they were used until at least 1940.

In 1929, two steam railcars followed from Sentinel-Cammell which were designated Shiki2. In these, the steam engine and vertical high-pressure boiler were integrated into the car body. Six cylinders transmitted their power via a gearbox, creating an output of 30 hp. These two vehicles were also used until at least 1940.

Technical data

General

Property Shiki1 Shiki2
Built 1923 1929
Manufacturers Kisha Seiz&#333 Sentinel-Cammell
Wheel arrangement 2-2-0+4T
Gauge 1,435 mm (Standard gauge)

Dimensions and weights

Property Shiki1 Shiki2
Service mass 28.5 t
Adhesion mass 16.9 t
Axle load 16.9 t
Water capacity 3,610 l
Fuel capacity 0.8 t (coal)

Power plant

Property Shiki1 Shiki2
Driver diameter 1,370 mm
Boiler pressure 13 bar 21 bar
Expansion type simple expansion
Cylinders two, 250 x 406 mm six

Power

Property Shiki1 Shiki2
Power source steam
Top speed 75 km/h
Starting effort 20.5 kN
Indicated power 22 kW (30 PS)

Calculated values

Property Shiki1 Shiki2
Factor of adhesion 1 : 8.10
Adhesive weight/Total 1 : 1.69
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