Belgian State Railways Type 12
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Build date1888–1897
Total produced115
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte2-4-2
 • UIC1B1 n2
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Leading dia.1,400 mm (4 ft 7+1⁄8 in)
Driver dia.2,100 mm (6 ft 10+5⁄8 in)
Trailing dia.1,400 mm (4 ft 7+1⁄8 in)
Wheelbase6,560 mm (21 ft 6+1⁄4 in)
Loco weight
  • 1888 type: 49.20 t (108,500 lb)
  • 1892 type: 49.70 t (109,600 lb)
  • 1897 type: 51.96 t (114,600 lb)
Firebox:​
 • TypeBelpaire
 • Grate area4.7071 m2 (50.667 sq ft)
Boiler pressure10 atm (1.01 MPa; 147 psi)
Heating surface124.675 m2 (1,341.99 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size500 mm × 600 mm (19.69 in × 23.62 in)
Valve gearWalschaert
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output850 CV (838 hp; 625 kW)
Tractive effort4,796 kg (10,573 lb)
Career
OperatorsBelgian State Railways
ClassType 12

The Belgian State Railways Type 12 was a class of 2-4-2 steam locomotives for express passenger service, introduced in 1888. They were the successors of the Belgian State Railways Type 1 locomotives.[1]

Construction history

The locomotives were built by various manufacturers from 1888 to 1897.[1] The machines had an outside frame with the cylinders and the Walschaert valve gear located inside the frame.[2]

The locomotives used three-axle tenders with 14 m3 (490 cu ft) as well as two-axle tenders with 9 m3 (320 cu ft).[1]

Known production quantities
Manufacturer Quantity Type / Years Note
Cockerill 28 1885–1888 Belgian State Railways[3]
Tubize 12 Belgian State Railways[4]
Saint-Léonard [fr] 15 1891–1896[5] Belgian State Railways[6]
Couillet 10 Belgian State Railways[7]
Franco-Belge 5 1893–1895 Belgian State Railways[8]
Haine-Saint-Pierre [fr] 13 1892–1897 Belgian State Railways[9]
La Meuse 14 1888–1898 Belgian State Railways, one with Durant-Lencauchez valve gear[10]
Carels Frères 8 Belgian State Railways[11]

References

  1. ^ a b c Dambly (1966).
  2. ^ Tordeur (1909), chpt. V, 17–19.
  3. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 88.
  4. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 100.
  5. ^ Société de Saint-Léonard (1903).
  6. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 111.
  7. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 124.
  8. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 134.
  9. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 146.
  10. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 153.
  11. ^ Dagant (1974), p. 158.

Bibliography

External links

Belgian steam locomotives
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