Bavarian B V (Ostbahn)

The Bavarian Class B V steam locomotives were operated by the Bavarian Eastern Railway (Bayerische Ostbahn) in Germany.

Bavarian B V
Type and origin
Build date1869
Total produced2
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte0-4-0
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.1,524 or 1,545 mm (5 ft 0 in or 5 ft 78 in)
Length:
 • Over beams13,170 mm (43 ft 2+12 in)
Adhesive weight27.0–28.5 t (26.6–28.0 long tons; 29.8–31.4 short tons)
Service weight27.0–28.5 t (26.6–28.0 long tons; 29.8–31.4 short tons)
Water cap.8.0 m3 (1,800 imp gal; 2,100 US gal)
Boiler pressure8 or 9 kgf/cm2 (785 or 883 kPa; 114 or 128 lbf/in2)
Heating surface:
 • Firebox1.43 m2 (15.4 sq ft)
 • Evaporative91.00–106.00 m2 (979.5–1,141.0 sq ft)
Cylinders2
Cylinder size419 mm (16+12 in)
Piston stroke610 mm (24 in)
Career
Numbers
  • new: E 1, E 2
  • from 1872: A 1, A 2
  • K.Bay.Sts.E: 1001, 1002
Retired1904

They had an external frame with outer valve gear and a Belpaire boiler.

They were equipped with 2 T 8 tenders.

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