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Prussian G 83
German Reichsbahn class 561
Germany | 1919
85 produced
Die Lokomotive, July 1926
General
Built1919-1920
Axle config2-8-0 (Consolidation) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length55 ft 8 5/16 in
Wheelbase22 ft 11 9/16 in
Rigid wheelbase13 ft 1 1/2 in
Total wheelbase45 ft 6 7/8 in
Service weight185,849 lbs
Adhesive weight155,867 lbs
Total weight286,160 lbs
Axle load39,022 lbs
Water capacity5,283 us gal
Fuel capacity13,228 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area36.9 sq ft
Firebox area137.8 sq ft
Tube heating area1,800.8 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,938.6 sq ft
Superheater area571.8 sq ft
Total heating area2,510.4 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter55.1 in
Boiler pressure203 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylindersthree, 20 1/2 x 26 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Indicated power1,223 hp (912 kW)
Optimal speed15 mph
Top speed40 mph
Starting effort51,163 lbf
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