© trainspo.comNOHAB SJ A
Built by Motala, NOHAB
Overview of the NOHAB SJ A
Discover the impressive SJ A steam locomotive, a powerful workhorse built by Motala and NOHAB between 1906 and 1909.
This iconic 4-4-2 Whyte notation locomotive, classified as 2'B1' h2 by UIC, boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and operates on a standard 1435 mm gauge.
With a length of 19.52 meters, the SJ A represents a significant piece of railway history, particularly its association with Sällskapet Ostkustbanans vänner in Sweden as the OKB H class.
Explore the details and heritage of this classic steam engine, a testament to early 20th-century engineering and a beloved part of Swedish rail culture.
NOHAB SJ A technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Motala, NOHAB · 1906–190926 units | |
| Top speed | 90 km/h56 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 2'B1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 4-4-2 | |
| Length | 19.52 m64 ft 1 in |
Operators of the NOHAB SJ A
Railway companies that have operated the SJ A, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sällskapet Ostkustbanans vänner | OKB H | Sweden |
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