© trainspo.comKrauss Martens'sche Einheitsliliput
Built by Krauss
Overview of the Krauss Martens'sche Einheitsliliput
Explore the charming Martens'sche Einheitsliliput, a historical steam locomotive that captivates with its classic design and impressive specifications.
Built by Krauss between 1925 and 1950, this delightful 4-6-2 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a top speed of 30 km/h and a power output of 22 kW.
With a narrow gauge of 381 mm and a substantial weight of 8.1 tons, it's a significant piece of railway heritage.
This "Liliput" served with the Dresdner Parkeisenbahnen e.V. in Germany, making it a sought-after model for miniature railway enthusiasts and collectors of historical steam engines.
Its dimensions of 7.43 meters in length, 1 meter in width, and 1.4 meters in height make it a remarkable example of its era.
Krauss Martens'sche Einheitsliliput technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Krauss · 1925–19503 units | |
| Top speed | 30 km/h19 mph | |
| Power output | 22 kW30 hp | |
| Track gauge | 381 mmNarrow gauge1 ft 3 in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'C1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 4-6-2 | |
| Length | 7,430 m24376 ft 8 in | |
| Width | 1,000 m3280 ft 10 in | |
| Height | 1,400 m4593 ft 2 in | |
| Weight | 8.1 t17,857 lb |
Operators of the Krauss Martens'sche Einheitsliliput
Railway companies that have operated the Martens'sche Einheitsliliput, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Dresdner Parkeisenbahnen e.V. | DPE Martens | Germany |
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