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Locomotives SFAI 301-311

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Locomotives SFAI 301-311
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
BuilderStephenson
Build date1857-1858
Rebuilt 1877-1882
Total produced11
Specifications
Configuration:
 • Whyte2-4-0
Gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Leading dia.1.24 metres
Driver dia.1.882 metres
Length8.098 metres
Loco weight38.4 tonnes
Fuel typeCoal
Firebox:
 • Grate area2.3 m²
Cylinders2
Cylinder size420 x 508 mm

Locomotives SFAI 301-311 of the Società per le strade ferrate dell'Alta Italia (SFAI) were a group of steam locomotives derived from the rebuilding of some machines in the 31-80 series.

History

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The machines, built by Stephenson in 1857–1858 with a 2-2-2 wheel arrangement, were modified with the installation of a new firebox. At the same time the wheel arrangement was modified to 2-4-0 to provide greater adhesive weight. Between 1877 and 1882, six engines were rebuilt and numbered 292 to 297. Between 1884 and 1885, four more engines were rebuilt and one new one was purchased. The entire group was then renumbered as 301–311.

Ownership change

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In 1885, with the creation of the great national networks, the machines were incorporated into the stock of the Rete Adriatica, which classified them as class 110 with numbers 1101–1111. They were all scrapped before 1905, so they did not transfer to the Ferrovie dello Stato.

References

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Further reading

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  • Fabio Cherubini, Le Stephenson trasformate, "iTreni", 2011, 312.