Breda DRG 89.7

Built by Breda, Henschel, O&K

Top speed

40 km/h

25 mph

Power output

213 kW

286 hp

Weight

32 t

70,548 lb

Length

8.59 m

28 ft 2 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1887–1924

1,300 units

Overview of the Breda DRG 89.7

Discover the historical DRG 89.7 steam locomotive, a significant piece of Italian railway heritage.

Built by Breda, Henschel, and O&K between 1887 and 1924, this 0-6-0 Whyte notation locomotive, weighing 32 tons, boasts a power output of 213 kW.

It operated on the Ferrovia Centrale del Canavese as the FCC T3, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a top speed of 40 km/h.

Today, this remarkable steam engine is preserved at the Museo Ferroviario Piemontese as MFP T3, offering a tangible connection to the golden age of steam travel.

Explore the fascinating history and engineering of the DRG 89.7, a testament to early 20th-century locomotive design.

Breda DRG 89.7 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Breda, Henschel, O&K · 1887–19241,300 units
Top speed	40 km/h25 mph	25 mph
Power output	213 kW286 hp	286 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C' n2
Whyte notation	0-6-0
Length	8.59 m28 ft 2 in	28 ft 2 in
Weight	32 t70,548 lb	70,548 lb