© trainspo.comHanomag DR 99
Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan
Overview of the Hanomag DR 99
Discover the charming DR 99, a historic steam locomotive with a rich operational history.
This classic engine, built between 1905 and 1919 by renowned manufacturers, offers a glimpse into early 20th-century railway engineering.
Its compact dimensions, measuring 5.98 meters in length, and a weight of just 10 tonnes, make it a distinctive piece of railway heritage.
The DR 99 boasts a Whyte notation of 0-8-0 and a UIC axle configuration of D' n2, highlighting its robust design.
With a power output of 48 kW and a top speed of 25 km/h, it represents a bygone era of steam locomotion.
This particular locomotive has seen service in Switzerland with the Schinznacher Baumschulbahn, under the class designation SchBB G 4/4.
Explore the unique characteristics and historical significance of the DR 99.
Hanomag DR 99 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units | |
| Top speed | 25 km/h16 mph | |
| Power output | 48 kW64 hp | |
| UIC axle arrangement | D' n2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-8-0 | |
| Length | 5.98 m19 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 1.78 m5 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 10 t22,046 lb |
Operators of the Hanomag DR 99
Railway companies that have operated the DR 99, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schinznacher Baumschulbahn | SchBB G 4/4 | Switzerland |
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