Krauss 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 Krauss Brigadelokomotive

Discover the impressive Brigadelokomotive, a powerful steam locomotive with a rich history.

This iconic locomotive, built between 1905 and 1919 by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel, is characterized by its 0-8-0 wheel configuration.

With a gauge of 600 mm and impressive dimensions, including a width of 1.78 meters and a height of 2.85 meters, the Brigadelokomotive is a prime example of industrial steam power.

This specific locomotive, an Ö.Sl.J. Brigadelok, can be admired at the Östra Södermanlands Järnväg in Sweden, a testament to an era of railway engineering.

Krauss 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