Bavarian B III

Bavarian B III
Type and origin Builder Hartmann, Maffei Build date 1852–1855 Total produced 18
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-4-0 Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Leading dia. 915 mm Driver dia. 1,448–1,470 mm Length: ​  • Over buffers 13,905–14,045 mm Axle load 10.4–11.6 t Adhesive weight 20.9–23.3 t Service weight 30.1–33.2 t Tender type 3 T 5 Water cap. 5.0 m3 Firebox: ​  • Grate area 1.24 m2 Boiler Crampton Boiler pressure 7+8+10 bar Heating surface 101.10 m2 Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 406 mm Piston stroke 610 mm
Performance figures Maximum speed 70 km/h
Career Retired 1897

Bavarian B IIIs were steam locomotives of the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn).

Eight examples were delivered by Maffei in 1852; the remainder came from Hartmann. The machines by Hartmann had great similarity to those of the Class A IV, which were manufactured at the same time. Unlike the Hartmann engines, these locomotives also had a steam dome. This was later added to the Hartmann variants. All the engines had a Crampton boiler with smooth tubes and a Kirchweger condenser.

They were equipped with a 3 T 5 tender.

See also

• Royal Bavarian State Railways
• List of Bavarian locomotives and railbuses

External links

• Railways of Germany forum