© trainspo.comNOHAB SJ E
Built by Atlas, Motala, NOHAB
Overview of the NOHAB SJ E
Explore the historic SJ E steam locomotive, a powerful 0-8-0 engine that was a cornerstone of Sweden Railways.
Built between 1907 and 1920 by renowned manufacturers Atlas, Motala, and NOHAB, a total of 133 of these robust machines were produced.
Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the SJ E could reach a top speed of 65 km/h, demonstrating its capability on the rails.
Measuring 16.65 meters in length and classified under UIC as D' h2, this locomotive stands as a significant piece of Swedish railway engineering history.
A true icon of its era, the SJ E embodies the spirit of early 20th-century rail transport in Sweden.
NOHAB SJ E technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Atlas, Motala, NOHAB · 1907–1920133 units | |
| Top speed | 65 km/h40 mph | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | D' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-8-0 | |
| Length | 16.65 m54 ft 8 in |
Operators of the NOHAB SJ E
Railway companies that have operated the SJ E, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden Railways | SJ E | Sweden |
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