loco-info.com - German Reichsbahn T 38 3255

Dimensions and Weights
Length	75 ft 2 1/4 in
Wheelbase	27 ft 1 9/16 in
Rigid wheelbase	15 ft 1 1/8 in
Empty weight	155,867 lbs
Service weight	169,094 lbs
Adhesive weight	111,554 lbs
Axle load	38,360 lbs
Water capacity	4,280 us gal

Boiler
Grate area	27.8 sq ft
Firebox area	156.9 sq ft
Tube heating area	1,392 sq ft
Evaporative heating area	1,548.9 sq ft
Superheater area	634 sq ft
Total heating area	2,182.9 sq ft

Power Plant
Driver diameter	68.9 in
Boiler pressure	174 psi
Cylinders	two, 22 5/8 x 24 13/16 in

Power
Power source	steam + steam turbine
Top speed	62 mph

Calculated Values
Power-to-weight ratio	0.0104 hp/lb
Heating Area Equivalent	3,601.6 sq ft
Cylinder volume/HAE	1 : 977.85
Adhesive weight/Total	1 : 1.52
Grate area/Heating area	1 : 72.95
Firebox/Tube area	1 : 12.91
Total/Superheater	1 : 2.44

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