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Tom Koh		#1 Posted : 02 April 2017 03:45:45(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 24/12/2016(UTC) Posts: 17		This is a very basic question but what is meant by 1'D 1'h2 ? This was used to describe the Class 041. Appreciate enlightenment ..thank you.


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Crazy Harry		#2 Posted : 02 April 2017 04:48:16(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 18/11/2008(UTC) Posts: 477 Location: Oakville, Ontario		1'D 1' h2 is the UIC (International Union of Railways) or German Classification of locomotive axle arrangement. In Whyte designation used in North America this would be a 2-8-2 ie. oOOOOo 1' - a single axle independent of the frame (in a bogie) in this case a front pony or pilot truck D - four driven axles 1' - a single axle independent of the frame (in a bogie), a rear pony truck h - Heissdampf = superheated steam 2 - two cylinders Here is a little more information: Wikipedia - UIC Classification of Locomotive Axle Arrangements

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Tom Koh		#3 Posted : 02 April 2017 04:54:07(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 24/12/2016(UTC) Posts: 17		Thank you Harry


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