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Steam locomotive

Motala Sj Sb

Built by Motala

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Length
14.1 m
46 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1917
5 units
Axle arrangement
1'C2' h2

Overview of the Motala Sj Sb

Discover the SJ Sb, an impressive steam locomotive from Sweden Railways.

Built by Motala in 1917, this robust machine boasts a 2-6-4 Whyte notation.

With a top speed of 90 km/h and a length of 14.1 meters, the SJ Sb is a powerful piece of railway heritage.

Its standard gauge of 1435 mm highlights the engineering prowess of its era.

Experience the history of Swedish railways with this iconic locomotive.

Motala Sj Sb technical specifications

Value
Built byMotala · 19175 units
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'C2' h2
Whyte notation2-6-4
Length14.1 m46 ft 3 in

Operators of the Motala Sj Sb

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

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ SbSweden

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