Württemberg C

Württemberg Class C DRG Class 18.1
Maschinenfabrik Esslingen works photograph of Württemberg C
Type and origin Builder Esslingen Build date 1909–1921 Total produced 41
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 4-6-2 Gauge 1,435 mm Leading dia. 1,000 mm Driver dia. 1,800 mm Trailing dia. 1,250 mm Length: ​  • Over buffers 21,855 mm Axle load 15.9 t Adhesive weight 47.7 t Service weight 85.2 t Tender type wü 2'2' T 20, wü 2'2' T 30 Water cap. 20.0/30.0 m³ Firebox: ​  • Grate area 3.96 m² Boiler pressure 15 bar Heating surface 205.14 m² Superheater: ​  • Heating area 54.43 m² Cylinder size 420/620 mm Piston stroke 612 mm
Performance figures Maximum speed 115–120 km/h Indicated power 1,353 kW
Career Numbers DRG 18 101–137 Retired 1955

The steam locomotives of the Württemberg Class C were built for the Royal Württemberg State Railways in the early 20th century and were Pacifics designed for hauling express trains. They were the smallest state railway Länderbahn locomotives with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.

History

The vehicles were built between 1909 and 1921 by the Maschinenfabrik Esslingen. They were designed from the outset for the terrain in Württemberg and therefore had driving wheels with only a 1,800 mm diameter. Despite being the smallest engines with a Pacific configuration, they were economical, yet at the same time very powerful. In all, 41 units of this class were manufactured.

The appearance of this locomotive is relatively unusual. Striking features include the outside subframe and the streamlined shape of the driver's cab, that resembles that of the Bavarian S 2/6. The locomotive was also known as "the beautiful Württemberg lass" (die schöne Württembergerin).

After the First World War, three engines had to be given to France and one to Poland and served as class Om101. The remaining 37 were taken over by the Deutsche Reichsbahn as DRG Class 18.1, where they were given the running numbers 18 101–137. They were even taken over by the Deutsche Bundesbahn, but retired by 1955. The last two examples were numbers 18 133 and 18 136, which were stabled in Ulm towards the end.

The vehicles were equipped with wü 2'2' T 20 and wü 2'2' T30 tenders.

France

The three locomotives surrendered to France, 2021, 2026 and 2027, were allocated to the Chemins de Fer de l'État, where they were numbered 231-997 to 231-999. They were used until 1937, when they were placed into store for use as steam generators. The SNCF allocated them the numbers 3-231.A.997 to 999, but these were never carried. The three locomotives were destroyed in an air raid on 13 May 1944.

External links

• Technische Daten und Bild

See also

• SJ F
• Royal Württemberg State Railways
• List of Württemberg locomotives and railbuses

External links

• There is a relevant English-language forum at Railways of Germany

• Davies, John (August 2001). Chemins de fer de l'État Locomotive List 1878–1938. Woodbridge, Queensland: Dr. John Davies. ISBN 0-7316-8442-7.