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Badenian IV b
Germany | 1873
20 produced
Factory photo of one of the machines after the conversion
Factory photo of one of the machines after the conversion

Since the locomotives from the early days were no longer powerful enough, newer ones with an 2-4-0 wheel arrangement were procured from Maffei in Munich. 20 of these were delivered from 1873 and were based on the Bavarian locomotives. It is noteworthy that from 1888 all of them were converted to tank locomotives with an 2-4-2T wheel arrangement and remained in use as such.

In order to increase the output, following the trend of the time, the grate area was enlarged without significantly increasing the dimensions of the boiler. A further increase in power was achieved through a higher boiler pressure, which had become possible due to new materials and production techniques. The locomotives had an external frame and external cylinders, but internal Stephenson-type valve gear. Braking, as was usual at the time, was done with mechanical transmission only to the wheels of the locomotive.

After a few years of operation, it became apparent that the adhesive weight was too low and the running characteristics with the long rear overhang were no longer up to date. Therefore, the locomotives were equipped with a trailing axle and turned into tank locomotives, while most parts remained the same. Because the weight of the boiler feed water was now acting on the couple axles, the adhesive weight increased. In addition, more powerful boilers of the Baden type were used later and the brakes were replaced with a modern air brake system of the Westinghouse type.

The conversion was completed on all locomotives in 1892 and extended their operating life beyond what the original tender locomotives would have achieved. The decommissioning began in 1901, the last locomotive was taken out of service in 1910.

Variantas builtrebuilt tank locomotive
General
Built1873-18741888-1892
ManufacturerMaffei
Axle config2-4-0 (Porter) 2-4-2T (Columbia) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Length46 ft 11 in34 ft 4 11/16 in
Wheelbase11 ft 2 1/16 in17 ft 0 3/4 in
Rigid wheelbase11 ft 2 1/16 in
Empty weight63,493 lbs
Service weight72,752 lbs118,829 lbs
Adhesive weight48,502 lbs60,407 lbs
Axle load24,251 lbs30,203 lbs
Water capacity1,783 us gal1,585 us gal
Fuel capacitycoal6,614 lbs (coal)
Boiler
Grate area16.5 sq ft
Firebox area73.7 sq ft
Tube heating area1,093.1 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,166.8 sq ft
Total heating area1,166.8 sq ft
Variantas builtrebuilt tank locomotive
Power Plant
Driver diameter65.9 in
Boiler pressure130 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 17 1/8 x 24 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power369 hp (275 kW)
Optimal speed20 mph
Top speed37 mph
Starting effort11,848 lbf
Calculated Values
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