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Alsace-Lorraine A 8 and A 9
later P 2
Germany | 1874
42 produced
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Due to an urgent need for locomotives, the Alsace–Lorraine Imperial Railways turned to other manufacturers in 1874. So they ordered 16 2-4-0 passenger locomotives from Kitson at Leeds and 26 from Esslingen. Originally, the British locomotives were designated A 8 and the German locomotives were designated A 9. In the system introduced in 1906, they were renamed P 2.

They had a raised Belpaire firebox, a huge steam dome and a capuchon chimney with a lip on the forward edge. Originally they only had a Ricour type steam brake, but got air brakes later. Despite a driver diameter of only 5 ft 9 in (1,752 mm), they were also used in express service. Their withdrawals started in World War I and were completed by 1920.

General
Built1874
ManufacturerKitson & Co., Esslingen
Axle config2-4-0 (Porter) 
Gauge4 ft 8 1/2 in (Standard gauge)
Dimensions and Weights
Wheelbase14 ft 5 1/4 in
Rigid wheelbase14 ft 5 1/4 in
Service weight85,319 lbs
Adhesive weight55,997 lbs
Axle load27,999 lbs
Water capacity2,510 us gal
Fuel capacitycoal
Boiler
Grate area15.7 sq ft
Evaporative heating area1,105 sq ft
Total heating area1,105 sq ft
Power Plant
Driver diameter69 in
Boiler pressure145 psi
Expansion typesimple
Cylinderstwo, 16 15/16 x 22 11/16 in
Power
Power sourcesteam
Estimated power402 hp (300 kW)
Optimal speed22 mph
Top speed53 mph
Starting effort11,613 lbf
Calculated Values
steam locomotive
passenger
express
last changed: 09/2024
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