Jung DB 23

Built by Henschel, Jung, Krupp, ME

Top speed

110 km/h

68 mph

Weight

82 t

180,779 lb

Length

21.32 m

69 ft 11 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1950–1959

105 units

Axle arrangement

1'C1' h2

Overview of the Jung DB 23

Discover the powerful DB 23, a classic steam locomotive renowned for its robust design and historical significance.

Built between 1950 and 1959, this versatile locomotive served with Deutsche Bahn AG in Germany and later found new life with organizations like Stoom Stichting Nederland and Veluwsche Stoomtrein Maatschappij in the Netherlands.

Featuring a 2-6-2 Whyte notation and a 1'C1' h2 UIC axle arrangement, the DB 23 boasts a top speed of 110 km/h, making it a capable performer on the rails.

With a length of 21.32 meters and a weight of 82 tons, this 1435 mm gauge locomotive is a testament to engineering excellence of its era.

Jung DB 23 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Henschel, Jung, Krupp, ME · 1950–1959105 units
Top speed	110 km/h68 mph	68 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'C1' h2
Whyte notation	2-6-2
Length	21.32 m69 ft 11 in	69 ft 11 in
Width	3.05 m10 ft 0 in	10 ft 0 in
Height	4.55 m14 ft 11 in	14 ft 11 in
Weight	82 t180,779 lb	180,779 lb