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German Reichsbahn class 62
Germany | 1928
15 produced
62 015 on an excursion trip in 1975 in Dresden
62 015 on an excursion trip in 1975 in Dresden
Rainer Haufe

A tank locomotive for passenger trains had already been developed with the Prussian T 18, which could reach speeds of 100 km/h in both directions. In order to have a powerful engine of this type also for main routes with terminal stations, the class 62 was developed as part of the standard program. It was also given the symmetrical wheel arrangement 4-6-4, but was heavier with an axle load of 20 tonnes and achieved a significantly higher output than the T 18.

In 1928, 15 of these locomotives were built in typical standard design. They had a two-cylinder superheated engine that achieved an indicated output of 1,680 hp. In order to improve driving characteristics over longer distances, it was fitted with coupled wheels that had a diameter of 1,750 mm and were therefore 10 cm larger than those of its prototype.

Since the Reichsbahn apparently had too few routes in 1928 on which the class 62 could play to its strengths and their unit price was felt to be too high, only two examples were taken over that year. Finally, in 1932, the remaining 13 were taken over. Areas of application were, for example, the Werrabahn or metropolitan areas with shorter sections and terminal stations.

After the end of the war, all locomotives were still in service. Seven of them now came to the west and eight to the east. As is usual with the Bundesbahn for rare types, the class 62 was not to be kept in stock for long and was therefore phased out by 1956.

With the Reichsbahn, most of the engines were located in the north. Some of them were later given multiple controls so that they could be used with the modern double-deck coaches. In 1970 there were still three of them, these were also retired by 1972.

General
Built1928-1932
ManufacturerHenschel
Axle config4-6-4T (Hudson) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length56 ft 2 13/16 in
Wheelbase43 ft 7 5/8 in
Rigid wheelbase16 ft 4 7/8 in
Empty weight215,832 lbs
Service weight272,491 lbs
Adhesive weight134,041 lbs
Axle load44,754 lbs
Water capacity3,698 us gal
Fuel capacity9,480 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area37.7 sq ft
Firebox area161.5 sq ft
Tube heating area1,919.2 sq ft
Evaporative heating area2,080.7 sq ft
Superheater area780.4 sq ft
Total heating area2,861 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter68.9 in
Boiler pressure203 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 23 5/8 x 26 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Indicated power1,658 hp (1,236 kW)
Optimal speed29 mph
Top speed62 mph
Starting effort36,330 lbf
Calculated Values
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last changed: 05/2022
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