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Steam locomotive

DRG 64

Built by DRG

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Length
12.4 m
40 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1928–1940
520 units
Axle arrangement
1'C1' h2

Overview of the DRG 64

Discover the powerful DRG 64 steam locomotive, a classic German engineering marvel.

This versatile 2-6-2 Whyte notation engine boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Built between 1928 and 1940, the DRG 64 has served various railway enthusiasts across Europe, including in Belgium and the Netherlands, and continues to be a beloved part of heritage railway operations. Its compact yet robust design makes it a charming addition to any railway collection.

DRG 64 technical specifications

Value
Built byDRG · 1928–1940520 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1' h2
Whyte notation2-6-2
Length12.4 m40 ft 8 in

Operators of the DRG 64

Railway companies that have operated the DRG 64, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Chemin de Fer Touristique de Trois ValleesCFV3V 64Belgium
Dampfbahn Fränkische SchweizDFS 64Germany
Deutsche Bahn AGDB 64Germany
Veluwsche Stoomtrein MaatschappijVSM 64Netherlands

DRG 64 photos

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