Fablok Px48

Built by Fablok

Top speed

35 km/h

22 mph

Weight

22 t

48,502 lb

Length

12.83 m

42 ft 1 in

Track gauge

750 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1948–1955

111 units

Axle arrangement

D' h2

Overview of the Fablok Px48

Discover the Px48 steam locomotive, a distinctive Polish narrow-gauge engine with a rich history.

Built by Fablok between 1948 and 1955, this robust locomotive features a 750 mm gauge and a classic 0-8-0 Whyte notation.

Measuring 12.83 meters in length and weighing 22 tons, the Px48 was capable of reaching speeds of up to 35 km/h, making it a reliable workhorse.

This versatile engine served various important Polish railways, including Ełcka Kolej Wąskotorowa (EKW), Polish State Railways (PKP), Powiatowa Kolej Wąskotorowa (PKW), and Średzka Kolej Powiatowa (ŚKP).

Explore its legacy through captivating images and learn more about the Px48's significant contribution to Polish railway heritage.

Fablok Px48 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Fablok · 1948–1955111 units
Top speed	35 km/h22 mph	22 mph
Track gauge	750 mmNarrow gauge2 ft 5½ in	2 ft 5½ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' h2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	12.83 m42 ft 1 in	42 ft 1 in
Weight	22 t48,502 lb	48,502 lb

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Operators of the Fablok Px48

Railway companies that have operated the Px48, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Ełcka Kolej Wąskotorowa	EKW Px48	Poland
Polish State Railways	PKP Px48	Poland
Powiatowa Kolej Wąskotorowa	PKW Px48	Poland
Średzka Kolej Powiatowa	ŚKP Px48	Poland