In design of these engines, which are classified as "XS.1" and "XS.2," several interesting features are incorporated, among them being use of poppet valve gears of two different types; design features of frames, cylinders and springs; cylinders 16 in. by 26 in.; driving wheels 6 ft. 2 in.; boiler pressure 225 lb. per sq. in.; tractive force at 85 per cent of boiler 34,400 lb.; total engine weight in working order 108 tons; total engine wheelbase 35 ft. 5 in. (see also Locomotive, vol. 36, no. 453, May 15, 1930, pp. 145-148, 5 figs)


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    Title :

    Experimental four-cylinder express locomotives, Indian state railways


    Additional title:

    Ry. Engr


    Published in:

    Railway Engineer ; 51 , n 605


    Publication date :

    1930


    Size :

    6 pages


    Remarks:

    11 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English