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Palatinate Railways G 5
German Reichsbahn class 5559
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Germany | 1905
24 produced
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The G 5, being the last steam locomotive designed by the Palatinate Railway, was a two-cylinder compound 0-8-0 freight locomotive introduced in 1905. By 1907, 24 had been built by Krauss at Munich. They were the first saturated locomotives in Germany to use piston valves. In 1925, the Reichsbahn took over 22 and made them class 5559. The last ones were retired by 1929. So far there is only a short text for this vehicle. In the future it will be described in more detail.

General
Built1905-1907
ManufacturerKrauss
Axle config0-8-0 (Eight-coupled) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length57 ft 0 7/8 in
Service weight125,002 lbs
Adhesive weight125,002 lbs
Axle load31,306 lbs
Water capacity4,227 us gal
Fuel capacity13,228 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area26.9 sq ft
Firebox area124.9 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,680 sq ft
Total heating area1,680 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter49.21 in
Boiler pressure203 psi
Expansion typecompound
Cylinderstwo, HP: 21 1/4 x 26 in
and LP: 31 7/8 x 26 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power805 hp (600 kW)
Top speed28 mph
Starting effort28,522 lbf
with start valve34,226 lbf
Calculated Values
Optimal speed18 mph
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last changed: 02/2025
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