Saxon V K

Saxon V K
DRG Class 99.61
Type and origin
BuilderSächsische Maschinenfabrik, Chemnitz
Build date1901–1907
Total produced9
Specifications
Configuration:
  Whyte0-8-0T
  GermanK 44.7
Gauge750 mm (2 ft 5+12 in)
Driver dia.855 mm (33+58 in)
Minimum curve40 m (131 ft 2+34 in)
Wheelbase:
  Overall3,900 mm (12 ft 9+12 in)
Length:
  Over couplers8,950 mm (29 ft 4+14 in)
Width2,170 mm (7 ft 1+716 in)
Height3,080 mm (10 ft 1+14 in)
Empty weight22.8 t
Service weight28.8 t
Fuel capacity0.96 t coal
Water cap.2.4 m3 (530 imp gal)
Boiler pressure14 kg/cm2 (1.37 MPa; 199 psi)
Heating surface:
  Firebox0.97 m2 (10.4 sq ft)
  Radiative4.22 m2 (45.4 sq ft)
  Evaporative59.67 m2 (642.3 sq ft)
Cylinders2
High-pressure cylinder530 mm (20+78 in)
Low-pressure cylinder340 mm (13+38 in)
Piston stroke430 mm (16+1516 in)
Valve gearWalschaerts (Heusinger)
Performance figures
Maximum speed30 km/h (19 mph)
Tractive effort:
  Starting43.64 kN
Career
NumbersK.Sä.St.E.: 201 – 209
DRG: 99 611 – 99 619
Retired1934/1942

The Saxon Class V K were German 0-8-0T narrow gauge steam locomotives operated by the Royal Saxon State Railways which had been primarily intended for the Müglitztalbahn. In 1925 the Deutsche Reichsbahn incorporated arranged these locomotives as DRG Class 99.61.