01-28-2012, 02:21 AM
Yes, it's a Norwegian prototype. Class 18 is kind of interesting in that it was partly developed by Hartmann in Germany, which makes it a crossover between the traditional British construction in our earlier engines, and the more continental style, and was an important step in the process of developing the typical Norwegian style steam engines.
Class 18 came in three versions (a, b and c), and the first eight engines were built by Hartmann. Later there were built 27 engines at Hamar Jernstøberi in Norway, for a total of 35 engines of this class. The a and b versions were later upgraded to version c.
#246 was ordered in August 1911, and built by Hamar. It was delivered on June 16 1912, and was retired on January 8 1960.
Svein
Class 18 came in three versions (a, b and c), and the first eight engines were built by Hartmann. Later there were built 27 engines at Hamar Jernstøberi in Norway, for a total of 35 engines of this class. The a and b versions were later upgraded to version c.
#246 was ordered in August 1911, and built by Hamar. It was delivered on June 16 1912, and was retired on January 8 1960.
Svein