Borsig DR 99

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan

Top speed

25 km/h

16 mph

Power output

48 kW

64 hp

Weight

10 t

22,046 lb

Length

5.98 m

19 ft 7 in

Years built

1905–1919

2,573 units

Axle arrangement

D' n2

Overview of the Borsig DR 99

Discover the DR 99, a classic steam locomotive with a 0-8-0 Whyte notation, built between 1905 and 1919 by prominent manufacturers like BMAG and Henschel. This robust engine boasts a power output of 48 kW, making it a true workhorse of its era.

With a top speed of 25 km/h and a length of 5.98 meters, the DR 99 is a compact yet powerful machine. It weighs 10 tonnes and measures 1.78 meters wide by 2.85 meters high, showcasing efficient design for its time.

The DR 99 has a notable career, including service on the Schinznacher Baumschulbahn in Switzerland as the SchBB G 4/4. Explore the rich history of steam traction with this remarkable locomotive.

Borsig DR 99 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units
Top speed	25 km/h16 mph	16 mph
Power output	48 kW64 hp	64 hp
UIC axle arrangement	D' n2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	5.98 m19 ft 7 in	19 ft 7 in
Width	1.78 m5 ft 10 in	5 ft 10 in
Height	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Weight	10 t22,046 lb	22,046 lb