NSB Class XXII

NSB Class XXII is a steam locomotive class designed by the Norwegian State Railways exclusively for use on the Setesdal Line.

NSB Class XXII
Class XXII in front of a Class XXI
Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Dübs & Co. (2), Thunes Mekaniske Værksted (1) Serial number Dübs 3174–3175, Thune 7 Build date 1894 (2), 1902 (1) Total produced 3
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 2-4-2T  • UIC 1′B1′ n2t Gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) Driver dia. 1,143 mm (45.0 in) Minimum curve 100 m (330 ft) Length 7,900 mm (25.9 ft) Adhesive weight 12 t Loco weight 17.4 tonnes (19.2 short tons; 17.1 long tons) Fuel type Coal Fuel capacity 800 kg (1,760 lb) Water cap. 1,800 L (400 imp gal; 480 US gal) Firebox: ​  • Grate area 0.70 m2 (7.5 sq ft) Boiler pressure 1,000 kPa (145 psi) Heating surface 5.83 m2 (62.7 sq ft) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 279 mm × 457 mm (11.0 in × 18.0 in) Loco brake Hand brake; Carpenter brake from 1900
Performance figures Maximum speed 55 km/h (34 mph)
Career Operators Norwegian State Railways Numbers 3, 4, 6 Locale Setesdal Line

External links

• Entry at Norwegian Railway Club