Breda Litra F

Built by Borsig, Breda, Frichs, Hanomag, Henschel, Saronno

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1898–1949

120 units

Axle arrangement

C' n2

Overview of the Breda Litra F

Explore the Litra F, an iconic steam locomotive that served the Danish State Railways with distinction.

Built by renowned manufacturers like Borsig, Breda, and Henschel between 1898 and 1949, this robust engine was a reliable workhorse for the DSB.

Featuring a 0-6-0 wheel arrangement and a top speed of 50 km/h, the Litra F operated on standard gauge tracks of 1435 mm.

This historic locomotive, classified as C' n2 by UIC standards, represents a significant piece of railway engineering from its era and its contribution to Danish transportation development.

Breda Litra F technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Borsig, Breda, Frichs, Hanomag, Henschel, Saronno · 1898–1949120 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C' n2
Whyte notation	0-6-0