Borsig DR 86

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Floridsdorf, Friedrich Krupp, Henschel, LHW, MBG Karlsruhe, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Weight

70 t

154,323 lb

Length

13.82 m

45 ft 4 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1928–1943

Axle arrangement

1'D1' h2

Overview of the Borsig DR 86

Explore the iconic DR 86 steam locomotive, a testament to German engineering from 1928 to 1943.

Built by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel, this impressive locomotive boasts a 1'D1' h2 axle arrangement.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the DR 86 served diligently with Deutsche Bahn AG, Deutsche Reichsbahn, and the Pressnitztalbahn.

Discover its technical excellence, historical significance, and impressive dimensions: 13.82 meters long, 4.17 meters high, and weighing 70 tons.

The DR 86 is a captivating piece of German railway heritage, a must-see for any rail enthusiast.

Borsig DR 86 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Floridsdorf, Friedrich Krupp, Henschel, LHW, MBG Karlsruhe, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke · 1928–1943
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'D1' h2
Length	13.82 m45 ft 4 in	45 ft 4 in
Height	4.17 m13 ft 8 in	13 ft 8 in
Weight	70 t154,323 lb	154,323 lb