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South African class HF
South Africa | 1926
11 produced
No. 1386 around 1950 in Durban
No. 1386 around 1950 in Durban
collection Frank Holland
General
Built1926-1927
ManufacturerHenschel
Axle config2-8-2+2-8-2T (Modified Fairlie) 
Gauge3 ft 6 in (Cape gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length41 ft 5 11/16 in
Wheelbase69 ft 10 in
Rigid wheelbase12 ft 9 in
Service weight336,112 lbs
Adhesive weight230,272 lbs
Axle load29,344 lbs
Water capacity5,524 us gal
Fuel capacity20,160 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area53 sq ft
Firebox area209 sq ft
Tube heating area2,062 sq ft
Evaporative heating area2,271 sq ft
Superheater area598 sq ft
Total heating area2,869 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter46 in
Boiler pressure180 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylindersfour, 18 x 24 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power1,600 hp (1,193 kW)
Optimal speed20 mph
Starting effort51,727 lbf
Calculated Values
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