Fablok TKh49

TKh49

TKh49-1 in Chabówka

Type and origin Power type Steam Builder Fablok Build date 1948-1961 Total produced 477

Specifications Configuration 0-6-0 AAR wheel arr C UIC class C Gauge 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 ^1⁄2 in) Driver dia. 1,150 mm (45.28 in) Loco weight 34.8 tonnes (34.3 long tons; 38.4 short tons) Fuel type coal Fuel capacity 2.5 tonnes (2.5 long tons; 2.8 short tons) Tender cap 5 m^3 (180 cu ft) Firebox:  • Firegrate area 1.7 m^2 (18 sq ft) Boiler pressure 13 bars (190 psi) Heating surface:  • Tubes 100 m^2 (1,100 sq ft) Cylinders Two, outside Cylinder size 460 mm × 540 mm (18.11 in × 21.26 in)

The TKh49 also known as T3A or Ferrum 47 is a class of Polish steam tank locomotive. It was built by Fablok.

History

The locomotive is based on a draft from the years 1927-1929; six locomotives of the factory designation T1A and T2A were built by Fablok. The technical documentation survived until after World War II and it was decided to develop it into a new class of locomotive. 477 examples were delivered in the years 1948 - 1961 including to China, Romania and Hungary. The later designation were referred to as Ferrum 724. In China the locomotives were designated as XK 13 and several examples of the class were reported to be working in 1993, with at least three preserved thereafter.^[1]

Preservation

A locomotive is preserved at the Museum of Vehicles and Railway Technology in Chabówka, whilst three more are in other museums. Several locomotives have been exported to the United Kingdom for use on heritage railways as detailed below.

Number	Name	Railway	Livery	Status	Notes
2871	""	Churnet Valley Railway	Green	Awaiting Restoration	Owned by "TKh Support Group". Arrived April 2014 from the Spa Valley Railway, after purchase by Members of the CVR MPD. Funds being acquired for eventual restoration.
2944	Hotspur	Churnet Valley Railway	Green	Operational	Owned by "TKh Support Group". Entered service June 2014 after 12-month restoration by members of MPD following purchase by Members of the MPD. Already done ~1500 miles since restoration!
3135	Spartan	Swindon & Cricklade Railway	Red	Operational	Bought by the S&CR in December 2014 from the Spa Valley Railway.
3138	Hutnik	Appleby Frodingham Railway	Red	Awaiting Overhaul	Purchased by the AFRPS in 1993, and brought back to Scunthorpe shortly afterwards. It was used for over 17 years on passenger trains, but in 2009 was found to be in need of boiler repairs.
4015	Karel	Avon Valley Railway	PKP Green	Under Overhaul	Imported to UK and moved to the Avon Valley Railway. Withdrawn in 2013, and sent to the Flour Mill in the Forest of Dean for overhaul.
5374	Vanguard	Northampton & Lamport Railway	Black	Awaiting Overhaul	Arrived during the summer of 1992, and entered service on the N&LR.

References

1. "Kolumna wyrównana do lewej:". Retrieved 16 February 2014.