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Steam locomotive

Henschel DRB 41

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
102 t
224,871 lb
Length
23.91 m
78 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1937–1941
366 units
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

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
SeriesDRB 41
Built byBMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke · 1937–1941366 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Length23.91 m78 ft 5 in
Weight102 t224,871 lb
Axle load19.7 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.

OperatorClassCountry
Dampflok Tradition OberhausenDTO 41Germany
Dampflok-Gesellschaft München e.V.DGM 41Germany

Henschel DRB 41 photos

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