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The Krupp-Zoelly Condensing Turbine Locomotive is one of the German outings for a steam turbine locomotive.

Background[]

The 6-stage forward turbine developed 2000 horsepower (or 1491.39974 kilowatts) at 6800rpm. The reverse turbine had 3 different stages. The locomotive was delivered to the LVA (Locomotive Testing Plant) in 1928.

Fate[]

It was immediately withdrawn from active service after being hit by a bomb in 1940 and it was cut up for scrap immediately after it was hit by the bomb in 1940.

Blueprint[]

T181s

A Blueprint of the German Steam Turbine Locomotive

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