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Steam locomotive

Motala SJ B I

Built by Beyer & Peacock, Motala, NOHAB

Top speed
60 km/h
37 mph
Length
12.71 m
41 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1856–1972
Axle arrangement
1'B1' h2

Overview of the Motala SJ B I

Discover the classic SJ B I steam locomotive, a testament to engineering from Beyer & Peacock and Motala.

This impressive 2-4-2 Whyte notation locomotive, also known by its UIC designation 1'B1' h2, was built between 1856 and 1972.

With a gauge of 1435 mm and a top speed of 60 km/h, the SJ B I is a piece of Swedish railway history, operated by Sweden Railways.

Its substantial length of 12.71 meters showcases its robust design and operational capability.

Motala SJ B I technical specifications

Value
Built byBeyer & Peacock, Motala, NOHAB · 1856–1972
Top speed60 km/h37 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'B1' h2
Whyte notation2-4-2
Length12.71 m41 ft 8 in
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Operators of the Motala SJ B I

Railway companies that have operated the SJ B I, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ B ISweden

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