Beuth
| BEUTH | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Number(s) | 24[1] |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Manufacturer | August Borsig |
| Year(s) of manufacture | 1844 |
| Retired | 1864 |
| Axle arrangement | 1A1 n2 |
| Length over buffers | 11.53 m |
| Service weight | 14.4 t |
| Top speed | 42 km/h |
| Boiler Overpressure | 5.5 kp/cm² |
| Grate area | 0.83 m² |
| Train protection | none |
Beuth was a 2-2-2 steam locomotive manufactured by Borsig, first delivered in 1843.
Success
The 24th locomotive by the manufacturer, Beuth ended up being a great success, and its valve design became de facto standard for locomotives for decades to come. By 1846, Borsig had manufactured more than a hundred locomotives.
Replica
In 1912, a replica of the locomotive was constructed which is housed in the German Museum of Technology in Berlin today.[1]
References
- Chant, Christopher. The World's Railways. ISBN 1-85361-487-4.
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