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Steam locomotive

Henschel CFR 231

Built by Maffei, Henschel

Top speed
126 km/h
78 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1913–1923
Axle arrangement
2'C1' h2

Overview of the Henschel CFR 231

Discover the impressive CFR 231, a powerful steam locomotive built between 1913 and 1923 by renowned manufacturers like Maffei and Henschel.

This striking 4-6-2 (Whyte notation) and 2'C1' h2 (UIC axles) locomotive boasts a top speed of 126 km/h and operates on standard gauge 1435 mm tracks.

The CFR 231 served with Romanian Railways (CFR) and the CFR Railway Tourism Society (SFT 231), representing a significant piece of railway history.

Explore the technical specifications and historical importance of this exceptional steam engine.

Henschel CFR 231 technical specifications

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Built byMaffei, Henschel · 1913–1923
Top speed126 km/h78 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'C1' h2
Whyte notation4-6-2
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Operators of the Henschel CFR 231

Railway companies that have operated the CFR 231, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
CFR's Railway Tourism SocietySFT 231Romania
Romanian RailwaysCFR 231Romania

Henschel CFR 231 photos

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