DRG Class 99.21
| Industry | Locomotive manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Steam locomotives |
DRG Class 99.21 Narrow-Gauge Steam Locomotive
Constructed in 1929 by the German locomotive manufacturer Henschel & Son, the Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 99.21 represents a singular example of a narrow-gauge 0-6-0T steam tank locomotive. This engine was specifically designed for service on the Wangerooge Island Railway, situated on Wangerooge, one of the German-administered Frisian islands located in the North Sea.
History
To manage the transportation of eight-wheeled passenger cars, a locomotive with greater power was required. Following the acquisition of diesel locomotives in 1958, this engine was relegated to standby status for a period. It bore the identification number 99 211.
Currently, the locomotive has been refurbished and is exhibited as a historical artifact on Wangerooge.
Technical Details
The locomotive's internal frame also functioned as a reservoir for water. It was constructed as a saturated steam engine. The boiler consisted of two shell sections and contained 90 heating tubes. Power transmission was facilitated by a Walschaerts valve gear connected to the third axle. To enhance maneuverability on curves, the wheels on the central axle were manufactured without flanges.
Fuel storage included side tanks adjacent to the boiler capable of holding 0.6 tonnes of coal, while water capacity reached 1.8 m3, stored within the frame and an extension attached to the coal bunker. Electrical lighting was first installed on the locomotive in 1953.
Gallery
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The restored 99.211
See also
References
- Werning, Malte (1999). Wangerooge: Die Inselbahn und ihre Geschichte. Gülzow: Lokrundschau Verlag. ISBN 3-931647-09-9.
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