Soviet locomotive class Л
Type and origin |
Power type |
Steam |
Designer |
L.D. Lebeyanski |
Builder |
Kolomna Locomotive Works |
Build date |
1945—1955 |
Total produced |
5,200 |
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Specifications |
Configuration |
2-10-0 |
Driver diameter |
1,150 mm (45.28 in) |
Height |
4,873 mm (15.99 ft) |
Axle load |
18 t (18 long tons; 20 short tons) |
Fuel type |
Coal |
Boiler pressure |
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Firegrate area |
6 m2 (65 sq ft) |
Superheater:
• Heating area |
113 m2 (1,220 sq ft) |
Cylinders |
Two, outside |
Cylinder size |
650 mm × 800 mm (25.59 in × 31.50 in)
bore x stroke |
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Performance figures |
Maximum speed |
85 km/h (53 mph) |
Tractive effort |
271.5 kN (61,040 lbf) |
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The Soviet locomotive class L (Russian: Л) was a Soviet main freight steam locomotive type.[1]
Description
The L class 2-10-0 was the first Russian locomotive to use Boxpok-type wheels, which were commonplace in steam locomotive design post-WW2. A casing between the dome and chimney covered a steam drier pipe.
History
It was designed and built by the Kolomna Locomotive Works shortly after World War II under supervision by L.C. Lebedyanski. It was originally designated Class P (for Pobyeda, "victory"), but was redesignated Class L in honor of its designer.
In conjunction with the FD class 2-10-2, it was primarily used to haul mainline goods across the terrain of the Soviet Union. Over 5,200 L class locomotives were constructed from 1945-1955, and they operated with the Soviet Railways until 1975.
References
- ↑ Ross, David, ed. (2003). The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives. Barnes & Noble, p. 206. ISBN 978-0-7607-9679-5.
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