Maffei 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 Maffei DR 99

Explore the fascinating DR 99 steam locomotive, a robust 0-8-0 type with a remarkable heritage.

This impressive machine was built between 1905 and 1919 by esteemed manufacturers including BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, and Henschel, showcasing early 20th-century railway engineering.

With a top speed of 25 km/h and a power output of 48 kW, the DR 99 is a testament to its era. Its compact dimensions, measuring 5.98 m in length and weighing 10 tonnes, made it suitable for specialized duties, such as those performed on the Schinznacher Baumschulbahn in Switzerland.

Discover the detailed specifications of this iconic steam engine, including its Whyte notation of 0-8-0 and UIC classification of D' n2, and appreciate its significant contribution to railway history.

Maffei DR 99 technical specifications

	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