Bavarian C III

The Bavarian C III engines were steam locomotives of the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn).[1]

Standard variant
Bavarian C III, standard variant
C III Nr. 600 in Munich
Number(s)385 STEPHENSON to 809 MARTINLAMITZ
DR 53 7871–7990 (vorl.)
Quantity239
ManufacturerMaffei, Krauss
Year(s) of manufacture1868–1879
Retiredby 1925
Axle arrangementC n2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length over buffers14,115–14,300 mm
Service weight34.5–38.0 t
Adhesive weight34.5–38.0 t
Axle load12.0–14.0 t
Top speed45 km/h
Driving wheel diameter1,253/1,274 mm
No. of cylinders2
Cylinder bore468–508 mm
Piston stroke660 mm
Boiler Overpressure10 bar
Grate area1.65 m2
Evaporative heating area112.80–119.10 m2
TenderBavarian 3 T 8.95/10,5
Water capacity8.95/10.5 m3

The standard variant of the C III was developed from the Class C II. A total of 239 examples were built, which varied somewhat in their dimensions. For example, the third batch had a boiler diameter 30 mm greater than the others. The vehicles taken over by the Reichsbahn were to have been given the numbers 53 7871–7990.[2] However these locomotives were retired by 1925. Several engines were sent to Belgium as reparations.

These engines were coupled with Bavarian 3 T 8.95 and 3 T 10.5 tenders.

Sigl variant
Bavarian C III, Sigl variant
C III Nr. 598, Sigl variant, in Simbach (Inn)
Number(s)1 GERMANIA to 601 ARMANNSBERG
DR 53 7831–7833 (vorl.)
Quantity14
ManufacturerSigl
Year(s) of manufacture1872–1874
Retiredto 1924
Axle arrangementC n2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length over buffers14,890 mm
Service weight34.2–39.6 t
Adhesive weight34.2–39.6 t
Axle load11.4–13.2 t
Top speed45 km/h
Driving wheel diameter1,196/1,274 mm
No. of cylinders2
Cylinder bore460 mm
Piston stroke660 mm
Boiler Overpressure8.5/10 bar
Grate area1.59–1.84 m2
Evaporative heating area114.80–114.30 m2
TenderBavarian 3 T 12
Water capacity12.0 m3

These locomotives originally built for Hungary were acquired by the firm of Sigl, because new locomotives were urgently ordered for goods services. Following a subsequent exchange of the boiler they were identical with other vehicles of this class apart from their overall weight. The locomotives taken over by the Reichsbahn were to be given the numbers 53 7831–7833 but were retired by 1925.[3]

The vehicles were coupled with Bavarian 3 T 12 tenders.

See also

References
  1. "Micro Metakit 06101H - Bavarian CIII Steam Locomotive". Reynaulds Euro Imports. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  2. Mierzejewski, Alfred C. (2014-03-30). The Most Valuable Asset of the Reich: A History of the German National Railway. UNC Press Books. ISBN 978-1-4696-2020-6.
  3. "Baden State / Bavarian State 0-6-0 Locomotives in Germany". www.steamlocomotive.com. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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