Esslingen DRB 41

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke

Top speed

90 km/h

56 mph

Weight

102 t

224,871 lb

Length

23.91 m

78 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1937–1941

366 units

Axle arrangement

1'D1' h2

Overview of the Esslingen DRB 41

Experience the powerful DRB 41 steam locomotive, a versatile and strong symbol of rail transport.

This iconic 2-8-2 locomotive was built between 1937 and 1941 by renowned manufacturers including BMAG and Borsig.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and weighing 102 tons, the DRB 41 is a testament to engineering excellence.

Currently operational in Germany with organizations like Dampflok-Gesellschaft München e.V. and Dampflok Tradition Oberhausen, it embodies the golden age of steam traction.

Esslingen DRB 41 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DRB 41
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke · 1937–1941366 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'D1' h2
Whyte notation	2-8-2
Length	23.91 m78 ft 5 in	78 ft 5 in
Weight	102 t224,871 lb	224,871 lb
Axle load	19.7 t43,431 lb	43,431 lb