Vietnam Railways 231 Class

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231 Class
2-3-1 Steam in 2000. A Pacific. (121578249).jpg
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Builder Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques (SACM)
Specifications
Configuration:
   Whyte 4-6-2
Gauge 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+38 in)
Driver dia.1,200 mm (47.24 in)
Cylinders 2
Career
Operators Vietnam Railways, Royal Railways of Cambodia

The 231 class locomotive is a 4-6-2 "Pacific" type metre gauge steam locomotive in use on Vietnam Railways and the Royal Railways of Cambodia. [1]

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References

  1. Gurnett, David. "Railways in Vietnam article: '231 Classes'". Railways in Vietnam.