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Tram

Ganz BKVT Type S

Built by Ganz, Schlick-Nicholson

Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1907–1909

Overview of the Ganz BKVT Type S

Explore the historic BKVT Type S tram, a charming piece of early 20th-century engineering.

Built between 1907 and 1909 by Ganz and Schlick-Nicholson, this iconic tram served the Budapest Transport Company in Hungary.

Operating on a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BKVT Type S seamlessly integrated into the tramway networks of its era, representing a significant part of public transport history.

This locomotive is a tangible legacy of railway engineering and urban transport innovation.

Ganz BKVT Type S technical specifications

Value
Built byGanz, Schlick-Nicholson · 1907–1909
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in

Operators of the Ganz BKVT Type S

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

OperatorClassCountry
Budapest Transport CompanyBKV Type SHungary

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