Vietnam Railways 230 Class

230 Class
Type and origin
Power typeSteam
Specifications
Configuration:
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 • Whyte4-6-0
 • UIC2'C
Gauge1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in)
Career
OperatorsVietnam Railways

The 230 class locomotive are several 4-6-0 metre gauge steam locomotive classes in use on Vietnam Railways.[1] Its class designation, 230, refers to their 4-6-0 wheel arrangements.[note 1]

Several sub-classes have been identified of the 230 class, including the 230-001, 230-301 and 230-401 types.[1]

Notes

  1. ^ The Vietnamese railways used the French wheel arrangement system for steam locomotives; which counts axles instead of wheels.

References

  1. ^ a b Gurnett, David. "Railways in Vietnam article: '230 Classes'". Railways in Vietnam.
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