Floridsdorf kkStB 429

Discover the magnificent kkStB 429 steam locomotive, a true icon in railway history.

This impressive machine, classified as 4-6-2 by the Whyte notation, represents a peak in railway engineering.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and weighing 61 tons, the kkStB 429 was manufactured by renowned companies like StEG, Wr. Neustadt, and Floridsdorf.

Thanks to its standard gauge of 1435 mm, this locomotive was able to serve numerous regions, including the Czech Republic, where it operated for Czech Railways as the ČD 354 class.

Standing at 4.65 meters tall, the kkStB 429 displays its imposing stature on the rails.

Dive into the rich history and fascinating characteristics of this extraordinary locomotive.