Mecklenburg G 3

Mecklenburg IX
Mecklenburg G 3
Type and origin
Build date1887–1895
Total produced8
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte0-6-0
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Driver dia.1,350 mm (4 ft 5+18 in)
Length:
 • Over beams15,176 mm (49 ft 9+12 in)
Axle load13.31 t (13.10 long tons; 14.67 short tons)
Adhesive weight39.94 t (39.31 long tons; 44.03 short tons)
Service weight39.94 t (39.31 long tons; 44.03 short tons)
Boiler pressure10 kgf/cm2 (981 kPa; 142 lbf/in2)
Heating surface:
 • Firebox1.53 m2 (16.5 sq ft)
 • Evaporative124.8 m2 (1,343 sq ft)
CylindersTwo
Cylinder size450 mm (17+1116 in)
Piston stroke630 mm (24+1316 in)
Performance figures
Maximum speed45 km/h (28 mph)
Career
Numbers
  • MFFE: 350–357
  • (DRG: 53 7701–7705)

The Mecklenburg Class G 3 was an early German steam locomotive operated by the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg Friedrich-Franz Railway. Formerly the Class IX it was a copy of the Prussian G 3.