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Steam locomotive

BLW 99.32

Built by O&K, BLW

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Weight
43 t
94,799 lb
Track gauge
900 mm
Narrow gauge
Years built
1932
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the BLW 99.32

Discover the charming 99.32 steam locomotive, a versatile 2-8-2 type engine built by O&K and BLW in 1932.

This remarkable locomotive has a rich operational history, serving with the Deutsche Reichsbahn as part of the DR 99.23 class and currently with the Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli GmbH&Co. as the MBB 99.32.

With a gauge of 900 mm and a top speed of 50 km/h, the 99.32 weighs in at 43 tons and boasts a tractive effort of 59 kN, making it a capable workhorse. Its UIC axle notation of 1'D1' h2 further highlights its unique design.

Explore the enduring legacy of this classic steam locomotive, a testament to German engineering and a cherished part of railway heritage.

BLW 99.32 technical specifications

Value
Built byO&K, BLW · 1932
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Tractive effort59 kN13,264 lbf
Track gauge900 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 11⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Weight43 t94,799 lb

Operators of the BLW 99.32

Railway companies that have operated the 99.32, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 99.23Germany
Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli GmbH&Co.MBB 99.32Germany

BLW 99.32 photos

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