Invention and Engineering

Bavarian A I

Bavarian A I engines were German steam locomotives in service with the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn) from 1841 to 1871. Three manufacturers were awarded a contract to build eight locomotives each, with the stipulation that the components of the different machines had to be interchangeable with one another. The engines achieved a speed of 33 km/h on a line with an incline of 1:200. The first engine was retired in 1871 and scrapped. Five examples were rebuilt into B I class 2-4-0 locomotives, four were rebuilt into C I class 0-6-0 locomotives, and four were sold. The last one was scrapped in 1874. They were coupled with 2 T 3,35 tenders.

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• ▸Frank Whittle
• ▸L'Arlésienne (painting)
• ▸Combination square

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