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Electric locomotive

B-W Steeple Cab

Built by B-W

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1923
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'

Overview of the B-W Steeple Cab

Explore the iconic Steeple Cab electric locomotive, a true piece of railway history in service with the Iowa Traction Railway Company in the United States.

Built in 1923, this robust locomotive features a Bo'Bo' axle configuration and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.

The Steeple Cab represents a classic era of railway electrification, embodying reliability and a strong connection to America's industrial past.

Experience the enduring legacy of this powerful electric traction unit, a testament to enduring engineering and operational service.

B-W Steeple Cab technical specifications

Value
Built byB-W · 1923
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'
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Operators of the B-W Steeple Cab

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

OperatorClassCountry
Iowa Traction Railway CompanyIATR Steeple CabUnited States

B-W Steeple Cab photos

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