© trainspo.comHenschel DRB 41
Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke
Overview of the Henschel DRB 41
Discover the powerful DRB 41 steam locomotive, a true milestone in German railway engineering. Designed for heavy-duty services, this machine combines an impressive 2-8-2 Whyte notation with a 1'D1' h2 UIC axle arrangement, reflecting the mastery of its era.
Built between 1937 and 1941 by renowned German manufacturers, the DRB 41 represents a pinnacle in German railway history. With a top speed of 90 km/h, this steam locomotive offers notable performance for its imposing size and robustness.
Currently, the DRB 41 is preserved and operated by dedicated organizations like Dampflok-Gesellschaft München e.V. and Dampflok Tradition Oberhausen, who keep it alive for the delight of railway history enthusiasts and connoisseurs.
Measuring 23.91 meters in length and weighing 102 tons, the DRB 41 is a testament to enduring design and reliability. Its 1435 mm gauge makes it an icon of railway heritage, a machine that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate those who admire the power and beauty of steam locomotives.
Henschel DRB 41 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | DRB 41 | |
| Built by | BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke · 1937–1941366 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'D1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-8-2 | |
| Length | 23.91 m78 ft 5 in | |
| Weight | 102 t224,871 lb | |
| Axle load | 19.7 t43,431 lb |
Operators of the Henschel DRB 41
Railway companies that have operated the DRB 41, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dampflok Tradition Oberhausen | DTO 41 | Germany |
| Dampflok-Gesellschaft München e.V. | DGM 41 | Germany |
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