Maffei Brigadelokomotive

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Hohenzollern, Humboldt, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hoffmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan

Track gauge

600 mm

Narrow gauge

Years built

1905–1919

2,573 units

Axle arrangement

D' n2

Overview of the Maffei Brigadelokomotive

Discover the impressive Brigadelokomotive, a steam beauty combining expertise from renowned manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, and Henschel.

Built between 1905 and 1919, this unique locomotive operates on a narrow 600 mm gauge and is characterized by its robust 0-8-0 Whyte notation.

With a width of 1.78 meters and a height of 2.85 meters, the Brigadelokomotive is a masterpiece of engineering, designed for efficiency and durability.

Currently, this historic example can be admired in Sweden at the Östra Södermanlands Järnväg, where it represents the Ö.Sl.J. Brigadelok class.

Maffei Brigadelokomotive technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Hohenzollern, Humboldt, Jung, Krauss, Linke-Hoffmann, Maffei, O&K, SACM, Vulcan · 1905–19192,573 units
Track gauge	600 mmNarrow gauge1 ft 11⅝ in	1 ft 11⅝ in
UIC axle arrangement	D' n2
Whyte notation	0-8-0
Width	1.78 m5 ft 10 in	5 ft 10 in
Height	2.85 m9 ft 4 in	9 ft 4 in
Axle load	3 t6,614 lb	6,614 lb