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Locomotive, Steam, 4-6-2 BR 03

Vehicle - Rail - Locomotive - 4-6-2, BR 03
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NameLocomotive, Steam, 4-6-2 BR 03
RegionEurope
CategoryRail
TypeLocomotive
SubTypeSteam
Variety4-6-2, BR 03
ManufacturerVarious (Details)
EraEU Epoch II (1920 - 1945)



History: Under the Whyte notation for the classification of steam locomotives, 4-6-2 represents the wheel arrangement of four leading wheels on two axles, six powered and coupled driving wheels on three axles and two trailing wheels on one axle. The 4-6-2 locomotive became almost globally known as a Pacific type. The type is well-suited to high speed running. The world speed record for steam traction of 126 miles per hour (203 kilometres per hour) has been held by a British Pacific locomotive, the Mallard, since 3 July 1938.

The Class 03 engines were built between 1930 and 1938 as express train locomotives for routes that were only suitable for axle loads of up to 18 tonnes. 298 examples of this engine, whose construction was based on the Class 01, were built by the firms of Borsig, Krupp, Henschel, and Schwartzkopff.

Its reduced weight was achieved by the use of a light sectional frame, smaller boiler and smaller cylinders. From engine number 03 123 onwards the pumps were located in the centre of the locomotive and from number 03 163 the locos had larger leading wheels.

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Item created by: gdm on 2018-04-29 06:31:33. Last edited by gdm on 2019-05-17 08:31:34

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