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South African class ME
South Africa | 1912
only one produced
flickr/Historical Railway Images / PD
General
Built1912
ManufacturerNorth British
Axle config2-6-6-2 (Mallet Mogul) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length66 ft 7 3/8 in
Wheelbase38 ft 3 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft 6 in
Total wheelbase58 ft 5 1/2 in
Service weight161,510 lbs
Adhesive weight133,050 lbs
Total weight245,815 lbs
Axle load22,178 lbs
Water capacity3,603 us gal
Fuel capacity13,440 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area32 sq ft
Firebox area115 sq ft
Tube heating area1,340 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,455 sq ft
Superheater area346 sq ft
Total heating area1,801 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter42.3 in
Boiler pressure170 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylindersfour, 15 x 23 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power1,050 hp (783 kW)
Optimal speed19 mph
Starting effort35,398 lbf
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