Mecklenburg G 3
| Mecklenburg G 3 (IX) | |
|---|---|
| Number(s): | 350–357 (DRG 53 7701–7705) |
| Quantity: | 8 |
| Year(s) of manufacture: | 1887–1895 |
| Wheel arrangement: | 0-6-0 |
| Axle arrangement: | C n2 |
| Length over buffers: | 15,176 mm |
| Service weight: | 39.94 t |
| Adhesive weight: | 39.94 t |
| Axle load: | 13.31 t |
| Top speed: | 45 km/h |
| Driving wheel diameter: | 1,350 mm |
| No. of cylinders: | 2 |
| Cylinder bore: | 450 mm |
| Piston stroke: | 630 mm |
| Boiler Overpressure: | 10 bar |
| Grate area: | 1.53 m² |
| Evaporative heating area: | 124.8 m² |
| Tender: | 3 T 10.5 |
The Mecklenburg Class G 3 was an early German steam locomotive operated by the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg Friedrich-Franz Railway. Formerly the Class IX it was a copy of the Prussian G 3.
Description
In total, there were eight G 3's in the Mecklenburg fleet, which had been built between 1887 and 1895. Of these two originally came from the Lloyd Railway, Neustrelitz - Warnemünde. The engines had a steam brake and an outside valve gear of the Allan type. Five engines were intended for transfer to the Deutsche Reichsbahn, to be numbered 53 7201 - 53 7205.
The locomotives were given Class 3 T 10.5 tenders.
See also
References
- Spielhoff, Lothar (1990). Länderbahn-Dampf-Lokomotiven. Band 1: Preußen, Mecklenburg, Oldenburg, Sachsen und Elsaß-Lothringen. Stuttgart: Franckh'sche Verlagshandlung. ISBN 3-440-06145-0.
External links
- There is a relevant English-language forum at Railways of Germany
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