Linke-Hofmann DR 99

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan

Top speed

25 km/h

16 mph

Power output

48 kW

64 hp

Weight

10 t

22,046 lb

Length

5.98 m

19 ft 7 in

Years built

1905–1919

2,573 units

Axle arrangement

D' n2

Overview of the Linke-Hofmann DR 99

Explore the DR 99, a historical steam locomotive built between 1905 and 1919 by renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel.

This 0-8-0 type locomotive, with a power output of 48 kW and a top speed of 25 km/h, was designed for specific tasks.

Its impressive 10-tonne, 5.98-meter-long frame highlights a functional and robust design for its era.

A notable example of its operation can be seen on the Schinznacher Baumschulbahn in Switzerland, where it is classified as SchBB G 4/4.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Hanomag, Henschel, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hofmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units
Top speed	25 km/h16 mph	16 mph
Power output	48 kW64 hp	64 hp
UIC axle arrangement	D' n2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Length	5.98 m19 ft 7 in	19 ft 7 in
Width	1.78 m5 ft 10 in	5 ft 10 in
Height	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Weight	10 t22,046 lb	22,046 lb