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Steam locomotive

Borsig DR 03.0-2

Built by Borsig

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Weight
100 t
220,462 lb
Length
23.91 m
78 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1930–1937
Axle arrangement
2'C1' h2

Overview of the Borsig DR 03.0-2

Discover the magnificent DR 03.0-2 steam locomotive, a testament to engineering excellence built by Borsig between 1930 and 1937.

This impressive locomotive boasts a top speed of 120 km/h and weighs a substantial 100 tons, showcasing the power and grace of early 20th-century rail travel.

With its distinctive 4-6-2 Whyte notation and '2'C1' h2' UIC axle arrangement, the DR 03.0-2 is a symbol of advanced design for its era.

Having served with the Deutsche Reichsbahn and later with Wedler & Franz GbR, this locomotive is a cherished piece of German railway heritage, captivating enthusiasts and historians alike.

Borsig DR 03.0-2 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDR 03
Built byBorsig · 1930–1937
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C1' h2
Whyte notation4-6-2
Length23.91 m78 ft 5 in
Weight100 t220,462 lb

Operators of the Borsig DR 03.0-2

Railway companies that have operated the DR 03.0-2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 03.0-2Germany
Wedler & Franz GbRWFL 03.0-2Germany

Borsig DR 03.0-2 photos

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