Humboldt Brigadelokomotive

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Hohenzollern, Humboldt, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hoffmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan

Track gauge

600 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1905–1919

2,573 units

Axle arrangement

D' n2

Overview of the Humboldt Brigadelokomotive

Discover the charming Brigadelokomotive, a robust 0-8-0 steam locomotive designed for narrow gauge railways.

Built between 1905 and 1919 by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel, this distinctive locomotive operates on a 600 mm gauge, making it a special piece of railway history.

With a width of 1.78 m and a height of 2.85 m, the Brigadelokomotive is a testament to early 20th-century engineering. Its impressive axle load of 3 t underscores its operational capabilities.

You can find examples of this fascinating steam engine, like the Ö.Sl.J. Brigadelok, preserving the heritage of railways in places like Sweden's Östra Södermanlands Järnväg.

Humboldt Brigadelokomotive technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Hohenzollern, Humboldt, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hoffmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units
Track gauge	600 mmNarrow gauge1 ft 11⅝ in	1 ft 11⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' n2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Width	1.78 m5 ft 10 in	5 ft 10 in
Height	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Axle load	3 t6,614 lb	6,614 lb