Bavarian C III

The Bavarian C III engines were steam locomotives of the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn).[1]

Standard variant
Bavarian C III, standard variant
C III Nr. 600 in Munich
Number(s)
  • 385 STEPHENSON to 809 MARTINLAMITZ
  • DR 53 7871 – 53 7990 (planned)
Quantity239
ManufacturerMaffei, Krauss
Year(s) of manufacture1868–1879
Retiredby 1925
Wheel arrangement0-6-0
Axle arrangementC n2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length over buffers14,115–14,300 mm (46 ft 3 3⁄4 in–46 ft 11 in)
Service weight34.5–38.0 t (34.0–37.4 long tons; 38.0–41.9 short tons)
Adhesive weight34.5–38.0 t (34.0–37.4 long tons; 38.0–41.9 short tons)
Axle load12.0–14.0 t (11.8–13.8 long tons; 13.2–15.4 short tons)
Top speed45 km/h (28 mph)
Driving wheel diameter1,253 or 1,274 mm (4 ft 1 3⁄8 in or 4 ft 2 1⁄8 in)
No. of cylinders2
Cylinder bore468–508 mm (18 7⁄16–20 in)
Piston stroke660 mm (26 in)
Boiler Overpressure10 kgf/cm2 (981 kPa; 142 lbf/in2)
Grate area1.65 m2 (17.8 sq ft)
Evaporative heating area112.80–119.10 m2 (1,214.2–1,282.0 sq ft)
TenderBavarian 3 T 8.95/10,5
Water capacity8.95 or 10.5 m3 (1,970 or 2,310 imp gal; 2,360 or 2,770 US gal)

The standard variant of the C III was developed from the Class C II. A total of 239 examples were built, which varied somewhat in their dimensions. For example, the third batch had a boiler diameter 30 mm greater than the others. The vehicles taken over by the Reichsbahn were to have been given the numbers 53 7871–7990.[2] However these locomotives were retired by 1925. Several engines were sent to Belgium as reparations.

These engines were coupled with Bavarian 3 T 8.95 and 3 T 10.5 tenders.

Sigl variant
Bavarian C III, Sigl variant
C III Nr. 598, Sigl variant, in Simbach (Inn)
Number(s)
  • 1 GERMANIA to 601 ARMANNSBERG
  • DR 53 7831–7833 (planned)
Quantity14
ManufacturerSigl
Year(s) of manufacture1872–1874
Retiredto 1924
Wheel arrangement0-6-0
Axle arrangementC n2
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Length over buffers14,890 mm (48 ft 10 1⁄4 in)
Service weight34.2–39.6 t (33.7–39.0 long tons; 37.7–43.7 short tons)
Adhesive weight34.2–39.6 t (33.7–39.0 long tons; 37.7–43.7 short tons)
Axle load11.4–13.2 t (11.2–13.0 long tons; 12.6–14.6 short tons)
Top speed45 km/h (28 mph)
Driving wheel diameter1,196 or 1,274 mm (3 ft 11 1⁄8 in or 4 ft 2 1⁄8 in)
No. of cylinders2
Cylinder bore460 mm (18 1⁄8 in)
Piston stroke660 mm (26 in)
Boiler Overpressure8.5 or 10 kgf/cm2 (834 or 981 kPa; 121 or 142 lbf/in2)
Grate area1.59–1.84 m2 (17.1–19.8 sq ft)
Evaporative heating area114.80–114.30 m2 (1,235.7–1,230.3 sq ft)
TenderBavarian 3 T 12
Water capacity12.0 m3 (2,600 imp gal; 3,200 US gal)

These locomotives originally built for Hungary were acquired by the firm of Sigl, because new locomotives were urgently ordered for goods services. Following a subsequent exchange of the boiler they were identical with other vehicles of this class apart from their overall weight. The locomotives taken over by the Reichsbahn were to be given the numbers 53 7831–7833 but were retired by 1925.[3]

The vehicles were coupled with Bavarian 3 T 12 tenders.

See also

References
  1. "Micro Metakit 06101H - Bavarian CIII Steam Locomotive". Reynaulds Euro Imports. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
  2. Mierzejewski, Alfred C. (2014-03-30). The Most Valuable Asset of the Reich: A History of the German National Railway. UNC Press Books. ISBN 978-1-4696-2020-6.
  3. "Baden State / Bavarian State 0-6-0 Locomotives in Germany". www.steamlocomotive.com. Retrieved 2019-12-05.
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