Tramelan-Tavannes Railway G 2/2
Switzerland 1884 3 produced
When it opened in 1884, the meter-gauge Tramelan-Tavannes Railway procured two small tank locomotives from the SLM, which were intended to be able to cope with the line, which was then up to four percent steep. They had a 0-4-0WT wheel arrangement and used their frames as a water tank. For safety reasons, the chassis was protected on all sides with a wooden plank.
In 1891 a third, almost identical locomotive was purchased. These locomotives were actually a bit too small for the line, but they remained in use until electrification in 1913. Since other meter-gauge lines in Switzerland were subsequently electrified, the locomotives were rented out for the construction work. After some time in reserve they were scrapped in 1940 and 1943.
Technical data
General
| Property | 1-2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built | 1884 | 1891 |
| Manufacturers | SLM | |
| Wheel arrangement | 0-4-0WT (Four-coupled) | |
| Gauge | 1,000 mm (Meter gauge) | |
Dimensions and weights
| Property | 1-2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.78 m | |
| Wheelbase | 1.80 m | |
| Service mass | 12.4 t | 12.7 t |
| Adhesion mass | 12.4 t | 12.7 t |
| Rigid wheelbase | 1.80 m | |
| Water capacity | 1,700 l | |
| Fuel capacity | 0.2 t (coal) | |
Boiler
| Property | 1-2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Grate area | 0.4 m² | |
| Evaporative heating surface | 26.2 m² | 32.2 m² |
| Total heating surface | 26.2 m² | 32.2 m² |
Power plant
| Property | 1-2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver diameter | 750 mm | |
| Boiler pressure | 12 bar | |
| Expansion type | simple expansion | |
| Cylinders | two, 220 x 350 mm | |
Power
| Property | 1-2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power source | steam | |
| Estimated power | 60 kW (82 PS) | 65 kW (88 PS) |
| Top speed | 25 km/h | |
| Starting effort | 23.0 kN | |
Calculated values
| Property | 1-2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Factor of adhesion | 1 : 5.28 | 1 : 5.41 |
| Optimal speed | 16 km/h | 18 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.8 kW/t | 5.1 kW/t |
| Adhesive weight/Total | 1 : 1.00 | |
| Tractive force/Heating surface | 1 : 18.36 | 1 : 14.94 |
| Grate area/Heating surface | 1 : 65.50 | 1 : 80.50 |