Bavarian B VIII

The B VIII steam engines of the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn) were 2-4-0 tender locomotives.

Bavarian B VIII
Type and origin Builder Maffei Build date 1872 Total produced 6
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-4-0 Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) Leading dia. 1,115 mm (3 ft 7+7⁄8 in) Driver dia. 1,620 mm (5 ft 3+3⁄4 in) Length: ​  • Over beams 13,750 mm (45 ft 1+1⁄4 in) Axle load 12.0 t (11.8 long tons; 13.2 short tons) Adhesive weight 21.2 t (20.9 long tons; 23.4 short tons) Service weight 33.2 t (32.7 long tons; 36.6 short tons) Water cap. 9.0 m3 (2,000 imp gal; 2,400 US gal) Boiler pressure 10 kgf/cm2 (980 kPa; 140 lbf/in2) Heating surface: ​  • Firebox 1.52 m2 (16.4 sq ft)  • Evaporative 95.10 m2 (1,023.6 sq ft) Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 406 mm (16 in) Piston stroke 610 mm (24 in) Valve gear Stephenson
Performance figures Maximum speed 80 km/h (50 mph)
Career Numbers 497 SCHILLER to 502 WIELAND Retired by 1911

This class was a forerunner of the first Bavarian express train locomotive. It was equipped with an inside Stephenson valve gear, inside steam chests, detachable cranks, (Aufsteckkurbel) and a full outside frame (aussenliegender Füllrahmen). The firebox was supported in order to provide a better distribution of weight.

They were equipped with Bavarian 3 T 9 tenders.

See also

• Royal Bavarian State Railways
• List of Bavarian locomotives and railbuses

External links

• Railways of Germany forum