FC Central Norte Argentino 2-8-2 Locomotives in Argentina


Class Details by Steve Llanso of Sweat House Media

Class C11 (Locobase 3229)

Data from DeGolyer, Vol 72, pp. 183+. Carlos Alberto Fern+ndez Priotti in Bryan Attewell ([link] Steam Locomotive simulator program (April 2000) and other sources. Works numbers were 53283, 53302, 53320, 53332-53333 in June 1920; 53384-53388, 53414-53418, 53471-53477 in July; and 53514, 53565-53566, 54965, 55211-55212 in August.

These 25 Mikados were the last batch built to a standard design. Fernandez observes that these duplicated the basic specs of the earlier C7 through C10 Mikes, but that they added a superheater and modified sandboxes. Also, the trailing axle was fitted with outside bearings and was a radial type. The track, rated only "fair" in the specs, weighed 75 lb/yard (37.5 kg/metre) wand was supported 1,393 sleepers per km (2,243 per mile).

A total of 125 were supplied for narrow-gauge operation in 1918-1921. They had open bar frames, Belpaire firebox behind a boiler with one small dome, and a relatively large tender.


Class C9 (Locobase 3716)

Data from DeGolyer, Vol 72, pp.187+. See also information provided by Carlos Alberto Fern+ndez Priotti in Bryan Attewell ([link] Steam Locomotive simulator program (April 2000).

Fernandez says these were part of a large 100-locomotive order from Hannover, Borsig, Henschel, and North British. It isn't clear to me if they were all C9 class and all intended for the Central Norte.


Class C9R (superheated) (Locobase 3717)

Data provided by Carlos Alberto Fern+ndez Priotti in Bryan Attewell ([link] Steam Locomotive simulator program (April 2000)

Fernandez notes that these are C9s upgraded with a superheater and "otras modificaciones menoras." Note, though, that the boiler has a smaller diameter and the tubes are shorter, which suggests rather a larger makeover.

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Principal Dimensions by Steve Llanso of Middle Run Media
ClassC11C9C9R (superheated)
Locobase ID3229 3716 3717
RailroadFC Central Norte Argentino (FCCNA)FC Central Norte Argentino (FCCNA)FC Central Norte Argentino (FCCNA)
CountryArgentinaArgentinaArgentina
Whyte2-8-22-8-22-8-2
Number in Class2510
Road Numbers7000-7024740-749740-749
GaugeMetreMetreMetre
Number Built2510
BuilderBaldwinHannover
Year19201911
Valve GearWalschaert
Locomotive Length and Weight
Driver Wheelbase (ft / m)11.81 / 3.60
Engine Wheelbase (ft / m)26.16 / 7.97
Ratio of driving wheelbase to overall engine wheelbase 0.45
Overall Wheelbase (engine & tender) (ft / m)47.98 / 14.62
Axle Loading (Maximum Weight per Axle) (lbs / kg)26,455 / 12,000
Weight on Drivers (lbs / kg)100,310 / 45,50099,344 / 45,06298,784 / 44,808
Engine Weight (lbs / kg)131,285 / 59,550
Tender Loaded Weight (lbs / kg)83,776 / 38,000
Total Engine and Tender Weight (lbs / kg)215,061 / 97,550
Tender Water Capacity (gals / ML)3300 / 12.503300 / 12.503300 / 12.50
Tender Fuel Capacity (oil/coal) (gals/tons / Liters/MT) 5.90 / 5 9.80 / 9 9.80 / 9
Minimum weight of rail (calculated) (lb/yd / kg/m)42 / 2141 / 20.5041 / 20.50
Geometry Relating to Tractive Effort
Driver Diameter (in / mm)42 / 106742 / 106742 / 1067
Boiler Pressure (psi / kPa)184.20 / 1270174 / 1200174 / 1200
High Pressure Cylinders (dia x stroke) (in / mm)17.99" x 22.05" / 457x56017.5" x 22.1" / 445x56118" x 22.1" / 457x561
Tractive Effort (lbs / kg)26,603 / 12066.9323,833 / 10810.4825,215 / 11437.35
Factor of Adhesion (Weight on Drivers/Tractive Effort) 3.77 4.17 3.92
Heating Ability
Tubes (number - dia) (in / mm)140 - 2.008" / 51
Flues (number - dia) (in / mm)21 - 5.394" / 137
Flue/Tube length (ft / m)14.11 / 4.3014.33 / 4.3714 / 4.27
Firebox Area (sq ft / m2)109.79 / 10.20
Grate Area (sq ft / m2)27.45 / 2.5526.90 / 2.5026.90 / 2.50
Evaporative Heating Surface (sq ft / m2)1594 / 148.101857 / 172.581650 / 153.35
Superheating Surface (sq ft / m2)437 / 40.60432 / 40.15
Combined Heating Surface (sq ft / m2)2031 / 188.701857 / 172.582082 / 193.50
Evaporative Heating Surface/Cylinder Volume245.72301.83253.50
Computations Relating to Power Output (More Information)
Robert LeMassena's Power Computation505646814681
Same as above plus superheater percentage616946815664
Same as above but substitute firebox area for grate area24,672
Power L112,077
Power MT1061.72

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