BMAG DB 42

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Weight

102 t

224,871 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1937–1941

Axle arrangement

1'D1' h2

Overview of the BMAG DB 42

Discover the powerful DB 42 locomotive, a true icon of German railway history.

This impressive steam engine, built between 1937 and 1941 by renowned manufacturers, boasts a distinctive 2-8-2 Whyte notation and a top speed of 90 km/h.

Operating on standard gauge tracks, the DB 42 was a vital part of Deutsche Bahn AG's fleet, with many units refurbished between 1957 and 1961.

Explore the robust engineering and enduring legacy of this classic locomotive.

BMAG DB 42 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DRB 41
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke · 1937–1941
Refurbished	1957 - 1961 (107)
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'D1' h2
Whyte notation	2-8-2
Weight	102 t224,871 lb	224,871 lb