Bavarian C III (Ostbahn)
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The Bavarian Class C, later C III, waw a German steam locomotive
with the Bavarian Eastern Railway
(Bayrischen Ostbahn) and Deutsche Reichsbahn
.
From 1867 a total of 152 examples of this engine were built in Bavaria
for the Ostbahn. The five series differed in their dimensions from one another. They had larger grate and heating areas than their predecessor engines, the Class C II
. In addition the drive was to the middle axle, so that shorter connecting rods could be used. The locomotives had an Allan valve gear and injectors.
Retirement began after 1905. In 1920, 49 machines were still left. The Reichsbahn recorded 35 of the 38 remaining engines in 1923 and gave them the numbers 53 7835–7864. However by 1925 they were no longer on active duty. Three engines went as reparations
to the NMBS in Belgium
.
The locomotives were equipped with 3 T 9 and 3 T 9.5 tenders.
Steam locomotive
A steam locomotive is a railway locomotive that produces its power through a steam engine. These locomotives are fueled by burning some combustible material, usually coal, wood or oil, to produce steam in a boiler, which drives the steam engine...
with the Bavarian Eastern Railway
Bavarian Eastern Railway
The Royal Bavarian Eastern Railway Company or Bavarian Ostbahn was founded in 1856...
(Bayrischen Ostbahn) and Deutsche Reichsbahn
Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft
The Deutsche Reichsbahn – was the name of the German national railway created from the railways of the individual states of the German Empire following the end of World War I....
.
From 1867 a total of 152 examples of this engine were built in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
for the Ostbahn. The five series differed in their dimensions from one another. They had larger grate and heating areas than their predecessor engines, the Class C II
Bavarian C II (Ostbahn)
The Bavarian Class C, later C II, was a German steam locomotive with the Bavarian Eastern Railway .These engines were the first six-coupled vehicles in Bavaria with external frames. In addition they had Stephenson valve gear and, because the final axle was driven, a very long connecting rod with a...
. In addition the drive was to the middle axle, so that shorter connecting rods could be used. The locomotives had an Allan valve gear and injectors.
Retirement began after 1905. In 1920, 49 machines were still left. The Reichsbahn recorded 35 of the 38 remaining engines in 1923 and gave them the numbers 53 7835–7864. However by 1925 they were no longer on active duty. Three engines went as reparations
World War I reparations
World War I reparations refers to the payments and transfers of property and equipment that Germany was forced to make under the Treaty of Versailles following its defeat during World War I...
to the NMBS in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
The locomotives were equipped with 3 T 9 and 3 T 9.5 tenders.
External links
- There is a relevant English-language forum at Railways of Germany