Hanomag BDZ 49

Built by Hanomag, Schwartzkopff

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Length

12.28 m

40 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1917

25 units

Axle arrangement

E' h2

Overview of the Hanomag BDZ 49

Discover the powerful BDZ 49, a historic steam locomotive that once served the Bulgarian State Railways.

Built by Hanomag and Schwartzkopff in 1917, this robust 0-10-0 Whyte notation locomotive is a testament to early 20th-century engineering.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and a substantial 1435 mm gauge, it was a workhorse for freight and passenger services.

Explore the enduring legacy of BDZ 49, a remarkable piece of railway heritage.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hanomag, Schwartzkopff · 191725 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	E' h2
Whyte notation	0-10-0
Length	12.28 m40 ft 3 in	40 ft 3 in
Height	4.52 m14 ft 10 in	14 ft 10 in