New 4-6-0 locomotive incorporates double-pressure boiler with three cylinders operating on compound principle; boiler detail and steam regulation; cylinders 11 1/2 by 18 by 26 in.; driving wheels 6 ft. 9 in.; boiler pressure 900 lb. per sq. in., high pressure and 250 lb. per sq. in., low pressure; tractive force 33,200 lb.; engine wheelbase 15 ft. 4 in.; total engine weight in working order, 87 tons. (see also Modern Transport, vol. 22, no. 562, Dec. 21, 1929, p. 9, 4 figs., Locomotive, vol. 36, no. 449, Jan. 15, 1930, pp. 4-5, 2 figs., and Boiler Maker, vol. 30, no. 5, May 1930, pp. 129-130, 4 figs)


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    Title :

    Experimental high-pressure locomotive


    Additional title:

    Ry. Engr


    Contributors:
    L.M.S.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Railway Engineer ; 51 , n 601


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    2 pages


    Remarks:

    3 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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