BMAG BR 01

Built by AEG, BMAG, Borsig, Henschel, Krupp

Top speed

130 km/h

81 mph

Power output

1,648 kW

2,210 hp

Weight

109 t

240,304 lb

Length

23.94 m

78 ft 7 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1926–1938

Overview of the BMAG BR 01

Explore the iconic BR 01 steam locomotive, a powerful 4-6-2 engine built between 1926 and 1938.

This German marvel, also known as the DB 01, boasts a top speed of 130 km/h and a substantial weight of 109 tons. Its impressive power output of 1648 kW and standard gauge of 1435 mm made it a significant force on the railways.

The BR 01 has a rich history, serving with Deutsche Reichsbahn and Deutsche Bahn AG, and can still be admired today at various heritage railway organizations. Discover the engineering prowess and enduring legacy of this legendary steam locomotive.

BMAG BR 01 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	BR 01
Built by	AEG, BMAG, Borsig, Henschel, Krupp · 1926–1938
Top speed	130 km/h81 mph	81 mph
Power output	1,648 kW2,210 hp	2,210 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'C1' h2
Whyte notation	4-6-2
Length	23.94 m78 ft 7 in	78 ft 7 in
Weight	109 t240,304 lb	240,304 lb

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Operators of the BMAG BR 01

Railway companies that have operated the BR 01, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum	BEM 01	Germany
DB Museum	DB Museum 01	Germany
Deutsche Bahn AG	DB 01	Germany
Deutsche Reichsbahn	DR 01	Germany
Historiche Eisenbahn Frankfurt e.V	HEF 01	Germany
Verein Pacific	VP 01	Switzerland