Esslingen Brigadelokomotive

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Hohenzollern, Humboldt, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hoffmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan

Track gauge

600 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1905–1919

2,573 units

Axle arrangement

D' n2

Overview of the Esslingen Brigadelokomotive

Discover the Brigadelokomotive, a powerful steam locomotive with a robust and historic design.

Built between 1905 and 1919 by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel, this locomotive boasts the 0-8-0 Whyte notation, highlighting its impressive axle configuration.

With a narrow 600 mm gauge and a width of 1.78 m, the Brigadelokomotive is a remarkable example of railway engineering from its era, currently operating at the Östra Södermanlands Järnväg in Sweden. Its height of 2.85 m and axle load of 3 t showcase its workhorse capabilities.

Perfect for railway enthusiasts and historians, the Brigadelokomotive represents a living piece of railway history.

Esslingen Brigadelokomotive technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Hohenzollern, Humboldt, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hoffmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units
Track gauge	600 mmNarrow gauge1 ft 11⅝ in	1 ft 11⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' n2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Width	1.78 m5 ft 10 in	5 ft 10 in
Height	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Axle load	3 t6,614 lb	6,614 lb