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Steam locomotive

Hanomag Litra F

Built by Borsig, Breda, Frichs, Hanomag, Henschel, Saronno

Top speed
50 km/h
31 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1898–1949
120 units
Axle arrangement
C' n2

Overview of the Hanomag Litra F

Discover the classic Litra F steam locomotive, a true icon of Danish railway history.

Built between 1898 and 1949 by renowned manufacturers like Borsig and Frichs, this robust 0-6-0 locomotive served the Danish State Railways (DSB F) with distinction.

With a top speed of 50 km/h and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the Litra F was a workhorse designed for reliability and power.

Its distinctive 'C' n2 UIC axle configuration highlights its engineering prowess.

Explore the legacy of this magnificent steam engine, a testament to early 20th-century railway technology.

The Litra F represents a significant chapter in the evolution of locomotives in Denmark.

Hanomag Litra F technical specifications

Value
Built byBorsig, Breda, Frichs, Hanomag, Henschel, Saronno · 1898–1949120 units
Top speed50 km/h31 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementC' n2
Whyte notation0-6-0

Operators of the Hanomag Litra F

Railway companies that have operated the Litra F, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Danish State RailwaysDSB FDenmark

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