Andalla Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 (edited) Vindbro Lokomotivfabrik A/S Vindbro Lokomotivfabrik A/SĀ (Vindbro Locomotive Factory), doing business as VindbroĀ orĀ VLF, is an Andallan manufacturer of rolling stock. Founded in 1886Ā during the reign of Christian VIĀ asĀ Det Kongelige Andska DampvagnfabrikĀ or theĀ Royal Andallan Steam Wagon Factory, the company was part of a government initiativeĀ to construct the first railroad in the country. Since then, it has maintained close ties withĀ the Andallan state-owned railway company,Ā Kongelige Andska Statsbaner (Royal Andallan State Railways), now known asĀ ABĀ orĀ Andska BanerĀ (Andallan Railways). Ā Edited September 21, 2019 by Andalla (see edit history) 4 Link to comment
Andalla Posted September 21, 2019 Author Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Ā Steam Locomotives TheĀ ASBĀ Class IĀ was the first AndallanĀ locomotive to enter into commercial service. Locomotive No.1 ("Helga")Ā commenced operationĀ in 1889 to much fanfare, with the inauguration ceremony being attended by King Harald VI. Though not as powerful as theĀ @Iverican-bought locomotives already operating on Andallan rails, it demonstrated the ability to domestically-produce oneĀ that could eventually replace the foreign locomotives being operated at that time. A narrow-gauge, 2-4-0 steam locomotive, it ran at a speed of around 40Ā km/h. Three units in total were built across a span of 2 months, with all three being decommissioned in AugustĀ 1930. Specifications Maximum Speed:Ā 40 km/h Gauge:Ā 1,067 mm Narrow Gauge (3 ft. 6 in.) ConfigurationĀ (Whyte):Ā 2-4-0 Configuration (UIC):Ā 1B, 1'B The ASB Class XIXĀ was the first truly successful domestically-produced locomotive.Ā Entering service in 1902, the Class XIX operated primarily in rural areas,Ā becoming a key factor in the expansion of the Andallan rail network to cover less-populated towns in need of transport infrastructure. 23 units of the type were produced, most serving until the 1940's and 50's. Three locomotives are preserved, withĀ oneĀ (No. 11 "Bjaere") still in operation along the Mosby-RĆøyknesĀ Heritage Line in Sudholm. Specifications Maximum Speed:Ā 40 km/h Gauge:Ā 1,067 mm Narrow Gauge (3 ft. 6 in.) ConfigurationĀ (Whyte):Ā 2-6-2T Configuration (UIC):Ā 1ā²C1ā²t n2 Length:Ā 8.31 m (27 ft. 3 in.) TBA Edited March 17, 2020 by Andalla (see edit history) 6 Link to comment
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