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Bavarian C III (Ostbahn)

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Bavarian C III (Bayern)
DRG Class 53.78
Type and origin
Build date1867ff.
Total produced152
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte0-6-0
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.1,220/1,255/1,274 mm
Length:
 • Over buffers14,115 mm
Adhesive weight24.0/27.5 m2
Service weight24.0/27.5 m2
Tender type3 T 9/9.5
Water cap.9.0/9.5 m2
Firebox:
 • Grate area1.05/1.10 m2
Boiler pressure8/9/10 bar
Heating surface72.50/66.50 m2
Cylinders2
Cylinder size349/356 mm
Piston stroke508 mm
Performance figures
Maximum speed45 km/h
Career
NumbersDRG 53 7835–7864
Retired1925

The Bavarian Class C, later C III, waw a German steam locomotive with the Bavarian Eastern Railway (Bayrischen Ostbahn) and Deutsche Reichsbahn.

From 1867 a total of 152 examples of this engine were built in Bavaria for the Ostbahn. The five series differed in their dimensions from one another. They had larger grate and heating areas than their predecessor engines, the Class C II. In addition the drive was to the middle axle, so that shorter connecting rods could be used. The locomotives had an Allan valve gear and injectors.

Retirement began after 1905. In 1920, 49 machines were still left. The Reichsbahn recorded 35 of the 38 remaining engines in 1923 and gave them the numbers 53 7835–7864. However, by 1925 they were no longer on active duty. Three engines went as reparations to the NMBS in Belgium.

The locomotives were equipped with 3 T 9 and 3 T 9.5 tenders.

See also