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Steam locomotive

Krupp BDZh 36

Built by Krupp

Top speed
100 km/h
62 mph
Weight
110 t
242,508 lb
Length
16.2 m
53 ft 2 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1943
10 units
Axle arrangement
1'D2' h2

Overview of the Krupp BDZh 36

Explore the powerful BDZh 36, a classic steam locomotive that served the Bulgarian State Railways.

Built by Krupp in 1943, this impressive 2-8-4 Whyte notation locomotive boasts a top speed of 100 km/h and a substantial weight of 110 tons.

With a length of 16.2 meters and a height of 4.55 meters, the BDZh 36 is a significant piece of railway history.

Its 1435 mm gauge and UIC classification of 1'D2' h2 highlight its robust design for demanding operations.

Discover more about this iconic Bulgarian steam engine, a testament to engineering excellence.

Krupp BDZh 36 technical specifications

Value
Built byKrupp · 194310 units
Top speed100 km/h62 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D2' h2
Whyte notation2-8-4
Length16.2 m53 ft 2 in
Height4.55 m14 ft 11 in
Weight110 t242,508 lb
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Operators of the Krupp BDZh 36

Railway companies that have operated the BDZh 36, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Bulgarian State RailwaysBDŽ 36Bulgaria

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