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South African class MF
South Africa | 1910
14 produced
No. 1627, former CSAR No. 1023
No. 1627, former CSAR No. 1023
ALCO / collection Frank Holland
Variant1619-19271629-1633
General
Built1910-1911
ManufacturerALCO
Axle config2-6-6-2 (Mallet Mogul) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length73 ft 7 1/4 in
Wheelbase40 ft 3 in
Rigid wheelbase8 ft 4 in
Total wheelbase65 ft 6 in
Service weight229,936 lbs
Adhesive weight195,888 lbs
Total weight353,584 lbs344,176 lbs
Axle load33,936 lbs
Water capacity6,005 us gal4,804 us gal
Boiler
Grate area49.5 sq ft
Firebox area156 sq ft
Tube heating area2,459.6 sq ft
Evaporative heating area2,615.6 sq ft
Superheater area559 sq ft
Total heating area3,174.6 sq ft
Variant1619-19271629-1633
Power Plant
Driver diameter46 in
Boiler pressure200 psi
Cylindersfour, HP: 18 x 26 in
and LP: 28 1/2 x 26 in
Power
Calculated Values
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