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Steam locomotive

Krupp BDZh 05

Built by Krupp

Top speed
120 km/h
75 mph
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1935
Axle arrangement
2'D1' h3

Overview of the Krupp BDZh 05

Discover the powerful BDZh 05 steam locomotive, a remarkable piece of railway history.

Built by Krupp in 1935, this classic locomotive boasts a 4-8-2 Whyte notation and a 2'D1' h3 UIC axle configuration.

It was a proud member of the Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ) and operated on a 1435 mm gauge track.

With a top speed of 120 km/h, the BDZh 05 was engineered for performance and reliability.

Explore the robust design and engineering marvels of this iconic steam engine, a testament to early 20th-century rail technology.

Krupp BDZh 05 technical specifications

Value
Built byKrupp · 1935
Top speed120 km/h75 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'D1' h3
Whyte notation4-8-2
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Operators of the Krupp BDZh 05

Railway companies that have operated the BDZh 05, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bulgarian State RailwaysBDŽ 05Bulgaria

Krupp BDZh 05 photos

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