2-6-2 Steam Locomotives in Japan

Hokkaido Kogyo


Class Details by Steve Llanso of Sweat House Media

Class 1 (Locobase 21294)

Data from Baldwin Locomotive Works Specification for Engines, as digitized by the DeGolyer Library of Southern Methodist University, Volume 60, p 97. Works number was 54834 in January 1921.

The HK Prairie tank used essentially identical specs to those for a Geibi line engine shown in Locobase 14613 and was much bigger than its stablemate shown in Locobase 14610. Weight increased slightly and firebox area differed by 1 sq ft; both water and coal capacities also grew. Destined for the northernmost island of the four Main Islands, the locomotive rolled on 60 lb/yard (30 kg/metre) rails.


Class 2 (Locobase 14610)

Data from DeGolyer, Volume 60, pp. 95+. Works number was 54836 in May 1921. (Thanks to Ivo Rutishauser for his 15 December 2025 email pointing out differences between the two works numbers originally shown. Locobase 21294 describes the somewhat larger Prairie tank delivered at the same time.)

Locobase 14611 shows the Iga Railway #4, which presented identical specifications for this small Prairie tank. Coming off the Phildelphia builder's line just two works numbers higher, but considerably smaller than the #1, the 2 was destined for switching duties..

Principal Dimensions by Steve Llanso of Middle Run Media
Class12
Locobase ID21294 14610
RailroadHokkaido KogyoHokkaido Kogyo
CountryJapanJapan
Whyte2-6-2T2-6-2T
Number in Class12
Road Numbers12
Gauge3'6"3'6"
Number Built12
BuilderBaldwinBaldwin
Year19211921
Valve GearStephensonStephenson
Locomotive Length and Weight
Driver Wheelbase (ft / m) 9.75 / 2.97 7.50 / 2.29
Engine Wheelbase (ft / m)22 / 6.7119.75 / 6.02
Ratio of driving wheelbase to overall engine wheelbase 0.44 0.38
Overall Wheelbase (engine & tender) (ft / m)22 / 6.7119.75 / 6.02
Axle Loading (Maximum Weight per Axle) (lbs / kg)22,400 / 9652
Weight on Drivers (lbs / kg)63,500 / 28,25944,500 / 20,185
Engine Weight (lbs / kg)85,000 / 37,83063,200 / 28,667
Tender Loaded Weight (lbs / kg)
Total Engine and Tender Weight (lbs / kg)
Tender Water Capacity (gals / ML)1200 / 3.791200 / 4.55
Tender Fuel Capacity (oil/coal) (gals/tons / Liters/MT)21.50 / 1 1.50 / 1
Minimum weight of rail (calculated) (lb/yd / kg/m)35 / 17.5025 / 12.50
Geometry Relating to Tractive Effort
Driver Diameter (in / mm)44 / 111838 / 965
Boiler Pressure (psi / kPa)160 / 1100160 / 1100
High Pressure Cylinders (dia x stroke) (in / mm)15" x 20" / 381x50812" x 18" / 305x457
Tractive Effort (lbs / kg)13,909 / 6309.029277 / 4207.98
Factor of Adhesion (Weight on Drivers/Tractive Effort) 4.57 4.80
Heating Ability
Tubes (number - dia) (in / mm)152 - 1.75" / 4480 - 1.75" / 44
Flues (number - dia) (in / mm)
Flue/Tube length (ft / m) 9.17 / 2.809 / 2.74
Firebox Area (sq ft / m2)72 / 6.6041 / 3.81
Grate Area (sq ft / m2)16 / 1.49 9.27 / 0.86
Evaporative Heating Surface (sq ft / m2)704 / 65.31368 / 34.19
Superheating Surface (sq ft / m2)
Combined Heating Surface (sq ft / m2)704 / 65.31368 / 34.19
Evaporative Heating Surface/Cylinder Volume172.10156.18
Computations Relating to Power Output (More Information)
Robert LeMassena's Power Computation25601483
Same as above plus superheater percentage25601483
Same as above but substitute firebox area for grate area11,5206560
Power L130522464
Power MT317.88366.21

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