NSB Class XXII

NSB Class XXII
Class XXII in front of a Class XXI
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderDübs & Co. (2), Thunes Mekaniske Værksted (1)[1]
Serial numberDübs 3174–3175,
Thune 7
Build date1895 (2), 1902 (1)[1]
Total produced3
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-4-2T
 • UIC1′B1′ n2t
Gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Driver dia.1,143 mm (45.0 in)
Minimum curve100 m (330 ft)
Length7,900 mm (25.9 ft)
Adhesive weight12 t
Loco weight17.4 tonnes (19.2 short tons; 17.1 long tons)
Fuel typeCoal
Fuel capacity800 kg (1,760 lb)
Water cap.1,800 L (400 imp gal; 480 US gal)
Firebox:​
 • Grate area0.70 m2 (7.5 sq ft)
Boiler pressure1,000 kPa (145 psi)
Heating surface5.83 m2 (62.7 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size279 mm × 457 mm (11.0 in × 18.0 in)
Loco brakeHand brake; Carpenter brake from 1900
Performance figures
Maximum speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Career
OperatorsNorwegian State Railways
Numbers3, 4, 6
LocaleSetesdal Line
References: [2] (unless where noted)

NSB Class XXII is a steam locomotive class designed by the Norwegian State Railways exclusively for use on the Setesdal Line.

References

  1. ^ a b Cranfield 2000, p. 75.
  2. ^ Cranfield 2000, p. 78.

Bibliography

  • Cranfield, John (March 2000). The Railways of Norway. J. Cranfield. ISBN 0904071049 – via Internet Archive.

Further reading

  • Bjerke, Thor; Hansen, Trond B.; Johansson, Erik W.; Sando, Svein E. (1987). Damplokomotiver i Norge [Steam Locomotives of Norway] (in Norwegian). Norwegian Railway Club. p. 252. ISBN 8290286090.
  • Entry at Norwegian Railway Club
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