NSB Class XXI

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NSB class XXI
NSB class XXI
NSB locomotive class XXI number 1 photographed at Dübs & Co. Locomotive Works before delivery to Setesdalsbanen.
Photograph by Dübs & Co., 1894.
Power type Steam
Builder Flag of Scotland Dübs & Co. (2)
Thunes Mekaniske Værksted (2)
Build date 1894 (2), 1901 (1) 1912 (1)
Configuration 2-6-2T
UIC classification 1'C1'
Gauge 3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm)
Driver size 36 in (0.914 m)
Length 27 ft 3 in (8.3 m)
Locomotive weight 18.4 long tons (18.7 t)
Fuel capacity 1760 lb (800 kg) coal
Water capacity 460 imp. gal (2,100 l)
Boiler pressure 145 psi (1.00 MPa)
Fire grate area 7.5 sq ft (0.7 m²)
Heating surface: Total 407.6 sq ft (37.87 m²)
Cylinders 2 (outside)
Cylinder size 11×18 in (279×457 mm) or 11½×18 in (292×457 mm)
Top speed 25 mph (40 km/h)
Locomotive brakes Handbrake, Carpenter from 1900
Career Norges Statsbaner
Number 1, 2, 5, 7

NSB Class XXI is a steam locomotive class designed by the Norges Statsbaner (Norwegian State Railways or NSB) exclusively for use on the Setesdalsbanen.