© trainspo.comKrauss kkStB U
Built by Krauss, StEG, BMMF
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Krauss, StEG, BMMF | |
| Top speed | 35 km/h22 mph | |
| Power output | 165 kW221 hp | |
| Track gauge | 760 mmBosnian gauge2 ft 5⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C1' n2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-6-2 | |
| Length | 7.18 m23 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 3.55 m11 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 24 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.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Federal Railways | ÖBB 298 | Austria |
| Private owners class | @private-si U | Slovenia |
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