Russian locomotive class L

Soviet locomotive class Л

Locomotive Л-3653 near Moscow
Type and origin
Power type Steam
Designer L.D. Lebeyanski
Builder Kolomna Locomotive Works
Build date 1945—1955
Total produced 5,200
Specifications
Configuration 2-10-0
Driver dia. 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
Firebox:
 • Firegrate area		 6 m2 (65 sq ft)
Boiler pressure 14 kgf/cm2 (1.37 MPa; 199 psi)
Superheater:
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 • 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
Performance figures
Maximum speed 85 km/h (53 mph)
Tractive effort 271.5 kN (61,040 lbf)
Career
Operators Russian Railways
Locale Russia
First run 1945
Withdrawn 1975

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-World War II. 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

  1. ↑ Ross, David, ed. (2003). The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives. Barnes & Noble, p. 206. ISBN 978-0-7607-9679-5.
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