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Bavarian P 3/5 H

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Bavarian P 3/5 H
DRG Class 38.4
Type and origin
BuilderMaffei
Build date1921
Total produced80
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte4-6-0
 • GermanP35.15
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Leading dia.850 mm
Driver dia.1,640 mm
Length:
 • Over buffers19,439 mm
Axle load15.7 t
Adhesive weight47.1 t
Empty weight65.7 t
Service weight72.1 t
Tender typeBavarian 2'2' T 21.8
Fuel capacity8 t
Water cap.21.8 m3
Firebox:
 • Grate area2.77 m2
Boiler pressure15 bar
Heating surface142.70 m2
Superheater:
 • Heating area34.92 m2
Cylinders4
High-pressure cylinder2 × 360 mm
Low-pressure cylinder2 × 590 mm
Piston stroke640 mm
Performance figures
Maximum speed90/50 km/h
Indicated power883 kW
Career
NumbersDRG 38 401–480
Retired1955

After the foundation of the Deutsche Reichsbahn the Bavarian Group Administration tasked the firm of Maffei with the construction of 80 locomotives of the Bavarian Class P 3/5 H. These machines were based on the Class P 3/5 N, but had a superheated steam boiler. Positive experience with these vehicles built in 1921 – they were even used on express train duties – led in 1924 to the rebuild of all available Class P 3/5 N engines into superheated steam locomotives.

In 1925 the P 3/5 H were allocated the numbers 38 401 to 38 480 as part of the DRG Class 38.4.

All 80 locomotives survived the Second World War and entered service with the Deutsche Bundesbahn. The last engine of this class, number 38 432, ran in Bavaria and Upper Swabia and was taken out of service in 1955.

The vehicles were coupled with a Bavarian 2'2' T 21,8 tender.

See also