© trainspo.comBLW 99.32
Built by O&K, BLW
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | O&K, BLW · 1932 | |
| Top speed | 50 km/h31 mph | |
| Tractive effort | 59 kN13,264 lbf | |
| Track gauge | 900 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 11⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'D1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-8-2 | |
| Weight | 43 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Reichsbahn | DR 99.23 | Germany |
| Mecklenburgische Bäderbahn Molli GmbH&Co. | MBB 99.32 | Germany |
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