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Steam locomotive

Krauss kkStB U

Built by Krauss, StEG, BMMF

Top speed
35 km/h
22 mph
Power output
165 kW
221 hp
Weight
24 t
52,911 lb
Length
7.18 m
23 ft 7 in
Track gauge
760 mm
Bosnian gauge
Axle arrangement
C1' n2

Overview of the Krauss kkStB U

Discover the historic kkStB U, a charming 0-6-2 steam locomotive with a rich heritage. This iconic engine, built by esteemed manufacturers like Krauss, StEG, and BMMF, boasts a gauge of 760 mm, making it a distinctive piece of railway history.

With a top speed of 35 km/h, the kkStB U offers a glimpse into the operational capabilities of its era. Its compact dimensions, measuring 7.18 meters in length and 3.55 meters in width, highlight its efficient design for its time, weighing in at 24 tonnes.

This versatile locomotive served with both private owners in Slovenia as the @private-si U class and with the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) as the ÖBB 298 class. Its powerful 165 kW output and classic Whyte notation of 0-6-2 solidify its place in railway appreciation.

Krauss kkStB U technical specifications

Value
Built byKrauss, StEG, BMMF
Top speed35 km/h22 mph
Power output165 kW221 hp
Track gauge760 mmBosnian gauge2 ft 5⅞ in
UIC axle arrangementC1' n2
Whyte notation0-6-2
Length7.18 m23 ft 7 in
Width3.55 m11 ft 8 in
Weight24 t52,911 lb

Operators of the Krauss kkStB U

Railway companies that have operated the kkStB U, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Austrian Federal RailwaysÖBB 298Austria
Private owners class@private-si USlovenia

Krauss kkStB U photos

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