Prussian G 4.1

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Prussian G 4.1 DRG Class 53.76
Type and origin Builder Henschel & Sohn Hohenzollern Humboldt Schichau-Werke Union Giesserei Build date 1884–1901 Total produced 165
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0 Driver dia. 1,340 mm Length: ​  • Over beams 15,508 mm Axle load 13.47 t Adhesive weight 40.4 t Service weight 40.4 t Boiler pressure 12 bar Heating surface: ​  • Firebox 1.53 m2  • Evaporative 116.00 m2 Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 450 mm Piston stroke 630 mm
Performance figures Maximum speed 45 km/h
Career Numbers DRG 53 7601–7617

The Prussian Class G 4 were German, six-coupled, goods train,

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The later G 4.1 engines were an evolutionary development of the Prussian G 3, but their higher boiler pressure enable a significant increase in power to be achieved. Between 1884 and 1901 some 165 G 4.1 locomotives were delivered; in addition there were numerous conversions of locomotives which originally had a 10 bar boiler pressure. However, not all of them were designated as G 4 engines.

In 1923 the Deutsche Reichsbahn planned to incorporate 92 of these locomotives in its renumbering plan as 53 7601 - 7692. But by 1925 only locomotive numbers 53 7601 - 7617 were included. They were retired by 1930.

The

(LBE) also owned two locomotives of this class, built in 1892 and 1893, but they classified them as G 3s and had retired them by 1923.

The Class G 4.1 engines were coupled to Prussian pr 3 T 12 tenders.

See also

• List of DRG locomotives and railbuses
• List of Prussian locomotives and railbuses

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