Steam locomotive made in Romania

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This 142.044 series steam locomotive is part of the Romanian national-cultural patrimony, included in the treasury category.
It was made in 1938 by Resita Factories and Fields, upon a licence bought from the Austrian Railways in 1936.
Started to function in 1939 and operated until 1970 when it was removed from service.
During 1970-2006 the locomotive functioned within the Railway Tourism Society as a tourist and an old time train.
It was called off for good in 2006.

TECHNICAL DATA
Length: 23,495 m
Width: 3,130 m
Height: 4,650 m
Weight without water and fuel: 112.100 t
Weight in function: 193.700 t
Power at the towing hook: 1.800 HP
Connecting rod - Length: 4,250 m
- Weight: 2.000 kg

These sizes make this connecting rod the biggest and heaviest cast rod for steam locomotive in Europe.
Maximum allowed speed: 110 km/h
Maximum designed speed: 140 km/h

When the performing test were made in Austria in 1936, an engine of this type reached the speed of 156 km/h, a speed record that never was broken by any other type of steam engine.

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