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Steam locomotive

Motala SJ E

Built by Atlas, Motala, NOHAB

Top speed
65 km/h
40 mph
Length
16.65 m
54 ft 8 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1907–1920
133 units
Axle arrangement
D' h2

Overview of the Motala SJ E

Discover the SJ E steam locomotive, an iconic piece of Swedish railway heritage.

Built between 1907 and 1920 by Atlas, Motala, and NOHAB, this impressive machine boasts the Whyte classification 0-8-0.

With a top speed of 65 km/h and a length of 16.65 meters, the SJ E is a testament to the industrial craftsmanship of its era.

Its 1435 mm gauge and d'h2 UIC notation highlight its robust design for railway service.

Explore the history and performance of this exceptional steam locomotive, a true symbol of Swedish railway history.

Motala SJ E technical specifications

Value
Built byAtlas, Motala, NOHAB · 1907–1920133 units
Top speed65 km/h40 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementD' h2
Whyte notation0-8-0
Length16.65 m54 ft 8 in
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Operators of the Motala SJ E

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

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ ESweden

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