Hohenzollern DR 80

Built by Hohenzollern, Jung, Union, Wolf

Top speed

45 km/h

28 mph

Length

9.67 m

31 ft 9 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1927–1929

39 units

Axle arrangement

C' h2

Overview of the Hohenzollern DR 80

Discover the DR 80, a magnificent steam locomotive built between 1927 and 1929 by renowned manufacturers like Hohenzollern, Jung, Union, and Wolf.

This sturdy locomotive, featuring a 0-6-0 wheel arrangement and a 1435 mm gauge, was designed for freight transport.

With a top speed of 45 km/h and a length of 9.67 meters, the DR 80 served as a reliable workhorse.

Today, you can admire this historic steam locomotive at the Dresden Transport Museum as the VMD 80 and at the Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij in the Netherlands as the VSM 80.

The DR 80 exemplifies the engineering prowess of its era and continues to captivate railway enthusiasts.

Explore more information and stunning images of this classic steam engine.

Hohenzollern DR 80 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hohenzollern, Jung, Union, Wolf · 1927–192939 units
Top speed	45 km/h28 mph	28 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	C' h2
Whyte notation	0-6-0
Length	9.67 m31 ft 9 in	31 ft 9 in
Height	4.17 m13 ft 8 in	13 ft 8 in