Belgian State Railways Type 12

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Power typeSteam
Power typeSteam
Build date1888–1897
Total produced115
Belgian State Railways Type 12
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Build date1888–1897
Total produced115
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte2-4-2
  UIC1B1 n2
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Leading dia.1,200 mm (3 ft 11+14 in)
Driver dia.2,100 mm (6 ft 10+58 in)
Trailing dia.1,200 mm (3 ft 11+14 in)
Wheelbase6,560 mm (21 ft 6+14 in)
Loco weight
  • 1888 type: 49.20 t (108,500 lb)
  • 1892 type: 49.70 t (109,600 lb)
  • 1897 type: 51.96 t (114,600 lb)
Firebox:
  TypeBelpaire
  Grate area4.7071 m2 (50.667 sq ft)
Boiler pressure10 atm (1.01 MPa; 147 psi)
Heating surface124.675 m2 (1,341.99 sq ft)
CylindersTwo, inside
Cylinder size500 mm × 600 mm (19.69 in × 23.62 in)
Valve gearWalschaert
Performance figures
Maximum speed110 km/h (68 mph)
Power output850 CV (838 hp; 625 kW)
Tractive effort4,796 kg (10,573 lb)
Career
OperatorsBelgian State Railways
ClassType 12

The Belgian State Railways Type 12 was a class of 2-4-2 steam locomotives for express passenger service, introduced in 1888. They were the successors of the Belgian State Railways Type 1 locomotives.[1]

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