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RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt DR 41

Built by RAW Zwickau, RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt

Top speed
90 km/h
56 mph
Weight
102 t
224,871 lb
Length
23.91 m
78 ft 5 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1937–1941
80 units
Axle arrangement
1'D1' h2

Overview of the RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt DR 41

Discover the impressive DR 41, a powerful steam locomotive that served the Deutsche Reichsbahn in Germany.

This robust engine, classified as a 2-8-2, boasts a top speed of 90 km/h and a substantial weight of 102 tons.

Built between 1937 and 1941 and later refurbished in 1959-1960, the DR 41 is a testament to enduring engineering.

With a length of 23.91 meters and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, this locomotive played a significant role in German railway history.

Explore the heritage and strength of the DR 41, a true icon of steam power.

RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt DR 41 technical specifications

Value
SeriesDRB 41
Built byRAW Zwickau, RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt · 1937–194180 units
Refurbished1959 - 1960 (80)
Top speed90 km/h56 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'D1' h2
Whyte notation2-8-2
Length23.91 m78 ft 5 in
Weight102 t224,871 lb
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Operators of the RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt DR 41

Railway companies that have operated the DR 41, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 41Germany

RAW Karl-Marx-Stadt DR 41 photos

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