Chōsen Government Railway Shiki steam railmotor
Korea 1923 6 produced
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 Seizō | 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 |