Prussian G 8 DRG Class 55.16–22 ÖBB Class 755 PKP Tp 3 FS Class 422 SNCB Type 80
Prussian G 8, "Mainz "
Type and origin
Builder
AG Vulcan Stettin
Grafenstaden
Hanomag
Henschel
Schichau
Build date
1902–1913
Total produced
1,054
Specifications
• German
G 44.14
Gauge
1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge
Driver dia.
1,350 mm (53.15 in)
Length:
• Over beams
16,938 mm (55 ft 6.9 in) (3 T 12) / 17,968 mm (58 ft 11.4 in) (3 T 16.5)
Axle load
14.7 t (14.5 long tons; 16.2 short tons)
Adhesive weight
58.5 t (57.6 long tons; 64.5 short tons)
Service weight
58.5 t (57.6 long tons; 64.5 short tons)
Water cap.
12.0 m3 (2,600 imp gal; 3,200 US gal) / 15.0 m3 (3,300 imp gal; 4,000 US gal) / 16.0 m3 (3,500 imp gal; 4,200 US gal) / 16.5 m3 (3,600 imp gal; 4,400 US gal)
Boiler pressure
12 bar (1,200 kPa; 170 psi)
Heating surface:
• Firebox
2.25 m2 (24.2 sq ft) / 2.35 m2 (25.3 sq ft)
• Evaporative
135.2 m2 (1,455 sq ft) / 140.0 m2 (1,507 sq ft)
Superheater:
• Heating area
31.7 m2 (341 sq ft) / 41.2 m2 (443 sq ft)
Cylinder size
575 mm (22.64 in) / 590 mm (23.23 in) / 600 mm (23.62 in)
Piston stroke
660 mm (25.98 in)
Performance figures
Maximum speed
55 km/h (34 mph)
Indicated power
809 kW (1,085 hp)
Career
Numbers
DRG 55 1601–2268
Retired
1969
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