Fablok TKt48

Built by Fablok, Cegielski

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Weight

98 t

216,053 lb

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1957

Axle arrangement

1'D1' h2

Overview of the Fablok TKt48

Explore the powerful TKt48 steam locomotive, a classic 2-8-2 Whyte notation engine designed for exceptional performance.

This robust locomotive boasts a top speed of 80 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge track, making it versatile for various railway operations.

Originally built by Fablok and Cegielski between 1950 and 1957, the TKt48 has served with distinction across several railway networks, including Albanian Railways and prominent Polish operators like Polskie Koleje Państwowe (PKP) and PKP Cargo.

With a substantial weight of 98 tons and impressive dimensions, including a width of 3.1 m and a height of 4.53 m, the TKt48 is a testament to enduring steam engineering.

Fablok TKt48 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Fablok, Cegielski · 1950–1957
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 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
Width	3.1 m10 ft 2 in	10 ft 2 in
Height	4.53 m14 ft 10 in	14 ft 10 in
Weight	98 t216,053 lb	216,053 lb