© trainspo.comDRB 50
Built by DR
Overview of the DRB 50
Discover the DRB 50 steam locomotive, a true railway legend.
Built between 1939 and 1948, this imposing machine offers remarkable power.
With its standard 1435 mm gauge and a top speed of 80 km/h, it has traversed railway history.
Its iconic design and robustness make it a centerpiece for enthusiasts.
The DRB 50 is a testament to the railway engineering of its time, combining performance and reliability.
It is preserved today and admired by numerous railway associations across Europe.
Explore the world of this emblematic locomotive and its lasting legacy.
DRB 50 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DRB 50 | |
| Built by | DR · 1939–19483,164 units | |
| Top speed | 80 km/h50 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'E h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-10-0 | |
| Length | 22.94 m75 ft 3 in | |
| Weight | 88 t194,007 lb | |
| Axle load | 15.2 t33,510 lb |
Operators of the DRB 50
Railway companies that have operated the DRB 50, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| B&B Blue Train | B&B 50 | Austria |
| Graz-Köflacher Bahn und Busbetrieb GmbH | GKB 50 | Austria |
| Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois Vallees | CFV3V 50 | Belgium |
| Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum | BEM 50 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 050 | Germany |
| Deutsche Bahn AG | DB 50 | Germany |
| Deutsche Reichsbahn | DR 50 | Germany |
| Museumseisenbahn Hanau | MH 50 | Germany |
| Sächsisches Eisenbahnmuseum Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf e.V | SEM 50 | Germany |
| Traditionsgemeinschaft 50 3708-0 e. V. | DLHBS 50 | Germany |
| Ulmer Eisenbahnfreunde | UEF 50 | Germany |
| Wedler & Franz GbR | WFL 50 | Germany |
| Associazione Verbano Express | AVE 50 | Italy |
| Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij | VSM 50 | Netherlands |
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