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Steam locomotive

Atlas SJ E

Built by Atlas, Motala, NOHAB

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Length
16.65 m
54 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1907–1920
133 units
Axle arrangement
D' h2

Overview of the Atlas SJ E

Discover the powerful SJ E steam locomotive, a true icon of Swedish railway history.

Built by Atlas, Motala, and NOHAB between 1907 and 1920, this robust 0-8-0 Whyte notation engine was a workhorse for Sweden Railways.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the SJ E was designed for reliability and strength.

Its impressive length of 16.65 meters and D' h2 UIC axle arrangement highlight its substantial build.

Explore the enduring legacy of this remarkable steam locomotive.

Atlas SJ E technical specifications

Value
Built byAtlas, Motala, NOHAB · 1907–1920133 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementD' h2
Whyte notation0-8-0
Length16.65 m54 ft 8 in

Operators of the Atlas SJ E

Railway companies that have operated the SJ E, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ ESweden

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