Prussian T 3

Prussian T 3
DRG Class 89.70–75
DR Class 89.62
Preußische T 3
Type and origin
BuilderHenschel and others
Build date1882
Total produced1804
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-6-0T
  GermanGt 33.10
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.1,100 mm (3 ft 7+14 in)
Length:
  Over beams
  • 8,300 mm (27 ft 2+34 in)
  • 8,951 mm (29 ft 4+12 in)
Axle load10.0–12.0 tonnes (9.8–11.8 long tons; 11.0–13.2 short tons)
Adhesive weight28.9–31.9 tonnes (28.4–31.4 long tons; 31.9–35.2 short tons)
Service weight28.9–31.9 tonnes (28.4–31.4 long tons; 31.9–35.2 short tons)
Fuel capacityCoal: 1.9 tonnes (1.9 long tons; 2.1 short tons)
Water cap.5,000 L (1,100 imp gal; 1,300 US gal)
Boiler pressure12 bar (1.20 MPa; 174 psi)
Heating surface:
  Firebox1.86 m2 (20.0 sq ft)
  Evaporative55.67 m2 (599.2 sq ft)
Cylinders2
Cylinder size350 mm (13+34 in)
Piston stroke550 mm (21+58 in)
Loco brakesome with compressed-air brakes
Performance figures
Maximum speed40 km/h (25 mph)
Indicated power213 kW (290 PS; 286 hp)
Career
NumbersDRG 89 7001–7511
Retired1968

The Prussian Class T 3 steam locomotives procured for the Prussian state railways were 0-6-0 tank locomotives. Together with the Prussian T 2 they were the first locomotives that were built to railway norms. The first units were delivered by Henschel in 1882.