Russian locomotive class Izhitsa

The Russian steam locomotive class Izhitsa (Ѵ) was a steam locomotive produced in Russia and the Soviet Union between 1908 and 1918, and between 1927 and 1931. The Russian letter Ѵ can be transliterated as Hy. On Russian and Soviet railways, these were the most powerful steam locomotives of type 0-8-0. They were designed by E. E. Noltein and had a 16-ton axle load.[1]

Ѵ (Izhitsa) class steam locomotive
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Build date1908—1918, 1927—1931
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte0-8-0
 • UICD h2
Gauge1,524 mm (5 ft)
Driver dia.1.220–1.300 m (48.03–51.18 in)
Length10.085–10.133 m (33 ft 1 in – 33 ft 3 in)
Axle load16 tonnes (35,300 lb)
Loco weight64.3–65.0 tonnes (141,800–143,300 lb)
Fuel typeCoal
Firebox:
 • Firegrate area		3.03–3.33 m2 (32.6–35.8 sq ft)
Boiler pressure12–13 kg/cm2 (1.18–1.27 MPa; 171–185 psi)
Heating surface:
 • Tubes and flues		163.4–206 m2 (1,759–2,217 sq ft)
Superheater:
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 • Heating area40.3–47.4 m2 (434–510 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size575 mm × 650 mm (22.64 in × 25.59 in)
Performance figures
Maximum speed55 km/h (34 mph)
Career
Operators
ClassѴ

Similar class

The Russian locomotive class Y (Ы) was similar but had a 15-ton axle load. In the period 1909–1916, 350 class Y (Ы) locomotives were built.

See also

References
  1. Le Fleming, H.M.; Price, J.H. (1960). Russian Steam Locomotives. London: John Marshbank Ltd. p. 31.
  • Локомотивы отечественных железных дорог 1845-1955. В.А. Раков Паровозы серии Ѵ (2nd ed.). Moscow: Транспорт. 1995. pp. 176–179. ISBN 5-277-00821-7.
  • Локомотивы отечественных железных дорог 1845-1955. В.А. Раков Паровозы с четырьмя движущими колёсными парами (2nd ed.). Moscow: Транспорт. 1995. pp. 520–521. ISBN 5-277-00821-7.


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