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Steam locomotive

Borsig Pm3

Built by Borsig

Top speed
130 km/h
81 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1939–1941
10 units
Axle arrangement
2'C1' h2

Overview of the Borsig Pm3

Discover the impressive Pm3 steam locomotive, a powerful machine built by Borsig between 1939 and 1941.

This iconic locomotive, designated as PKP Pm3 by Polish State Railways, boasts a Whyte notation of 4-6-2 and a UIC axle configuration of 2'C1' h2.

Capable of reaching a top speed of 130 km/h, the Pm3 is a testament to engineering excellence from its era, operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Borsig Pm3 technical specifications

Value
Built byBorsig · 1939–194110 units
Top speed130 km/h81 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C1' h2
Whyte notation4-6-2

Operators of the Borsig Pm3

Railway companies that have operated the Pm3, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Polish State RailwaysPKP Pm3Poland

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