© trainspo.comKrauss DR 99
Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan
Overview of the Krauss DR 99
Explore the fascinating DR 99 steam locomotive.
This impressive steam engine, classified as a 0-8-0, was built between 1905 and 1919 by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel.
With a top speed of 25 km/h and a power output of 48 kW, the DR 99 is a piece of railway history.
It measures 5.98 meters in length and weighs 10 tons.
This locomotive was part of the Schinznacher Baumschulbahn in Switzerland.
Experience the power and elegance of this historic steam engine.
Krauss DR 99 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units | |
| Top speed | 25 km/h16 mph | |
| Power output | 48 kW64 hp | |
| UIC axle arrangement | D' n2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-8-0 | |
| Length | 5.98 m19 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 1.78 m5 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 2.85 m9 ft 4 in | |
| Weight | 10 t22,046 lb |
Operators of the Krauss DR 99
Railway companies that have operated the DR 99, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Schinznacher Baumschulbahn | SchBB G 4/4 | Switzerland |
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