Württemberg I

The Würtemberg I was a class of tender locomotives of the Royal Württemberg State Railways (Königlich Württembergischen Staats-Eisenbahnen, K.W.St.E). They were their first locomotives.

Württemberg I
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderNorris Locomotive Works
Build date1845
Total produced3
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • UIC2′B n2
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Leading dia.c. 800 mm (31+1⁄2 in)
Driver dia.1,530 mm (60+1⁄4 in)
Lengthc. 10.63 m (34 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Adhesive weight10 tonnes (9.8 long tons; 11 short tons)
Loco weight16 tonnes (16 long tons; 18 short tons)
Firebox:
 • Firegrate area		0.87 m2 (9.4 sq ft)
Boiler pressure6.3 kgf/cm2 (620 kPa; 90 psi)
Heating surfacec. 60 m2 (650 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, outside
Cylinder size318 mm × 635 mm (12+1⁄2 in × 25 in)
Career
OperatorsRoyal Württemberg State Railways
Numbers1 – 3
Withdrawn1870s

Development

The three locomotives were of the 4-4-0 wheel arrangement and were manufactured by the Norris Locomotive Works in Philadelphia. They had a round-topped firebox, which sat between the two pairs of driving wheels. The two outside cylinders were mounted at front of the boiler, at the height of the front axle.

The open cab was level with the outer edge of the frame and was therefore rather narrow. The wheel arch for the rear driving wheels also protruded into the cab. The locomotives were rebuilt during their service lives and were withdrawn in 1861.

Fleet list
Year K.W.St.E.
fleet number		 Name Withdrawn
1845 1 Donau 1861
1845 2 Fils 1861
1845 3 Jagst 1861

References
  • Spielhoff, Lothar (1995). Deutsche Eisenbahnen, Band 2: Länderbahn-Dampflokomotiven: Baden, Bayern, Pfalz und Württemberg (in German). Augsburg: Weltbild Verlag. p. 142. ISBN 3-89350-819-8.
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