Prussian G 7.1

The Prussian Class G 7.1 engines of the Prussian state railways were German eight-coupled, goods train, steam locomotives.

Prussian G 7.1
DRG Class 55.0–6
ÖBB Class 655
SNCB Type 71
55 669 in Potsdam (17.5.93)
Type and origin
Builder
Build date1893–1917
Total produced1,202
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-8-0
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Driver dia.1,250 mm (49+14 in)
Length:
  Over beams16,613 mm (54 ft 6 in)
Axle load14.7 t (14.5 long tons; 16.2 short tons)
Adhesive weight52.6 t (51.8 long tons; 58.0 short tons)
Service weight52.6 t (51.8 long tons; 58.0 short tons)
Water cap.12.0 m3 (2,600 imp gal; 3,200 US gal) / 16.5 m3 (3,600 imp gal; 4,400 US gal)
Boiler pressure12.0 bar (1.20 MPa; 12.2 kgf/cm2; 174 psi)
Heating surface:
  Firebox2.22 m2 (23.9 sq ft)
  Evaporative151.21 m2 (1,627.6 sq ft)
Cylinders2
Cylinder size520 mm (20+12 in)
Piston stroke630 mm (24+1316 in)
Performance figures
Maximum speed45 km/h (28 mph)
Indicated power485 kW (659 PS; 650 hp)
Career
Numbers
  • KPEV: 4401–4600 (from 1905)
  • DRG: 55 001–660, 661–674, 681–683
Retired1966
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