RAW Stendal DR 52.80

Built by RAW Stendal

Top speed

80 km/h

50 mph

Power output

1,470 kW

1,971 hp

Weight

89 t

196,211 lb

Length

22.98 m

75 ft 5 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1960–1967

200 units

Overview of the RAW Stendal DR 52.80

Explore the robust DR 52.80 steam locomotive, a powerful 2-10-0 Whyte notation engine built for heavy freight.

Originally part of the Deutsche Reichsbahn fleet, this iconic locomotive class was constructed between 1960 and 1967. Its impressive build features a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a substantial weight of 89 tonnes, ensuring stability and performance on the rails.

With a top speed of 80 km/h and a power output of 1470 kW, the DR 52.80 is a testament to advanced steam engineering. Measuring 22.98 meters in length, this machine represents a significant piece of German railway history, embodying strength and reliability.

Today, the DR 52.80 continues to be preserved and operated by various heritage railway organizations, including Dampf-Plus and Dampflokfreunde Berlin e. V., allowing enthusiasts to experience its historical significance firsthand.

RAW Stendal DR 52.80 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DRB 50
Built by	RAW Stendal · 1960–1967200 units
Top speed	80 km/h50 mph	50 mph
Power output	1,470 kW1,971 hp	1,971 hp
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'E h2
Whyte notation	2-10-0
Length	22.98 m75 ft 5 in	75 ft 5 in
Weight	89 t196,211 lb	196,211 lb

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Operators of the RAW Stendal DR 52.80

Railway companies that have operated the DR 52.80, with the class designation used by each of them.

Operator	Class	Country
Dampf-Plus	Dampf-Plus 52.80	Germany
Dampflokfreunde Berlin e. V.	DLFB 52.80	Germany
Deutsche Reichsbahn	DR 52.80	Germany
Eisenbahnmuseum Bayerischer Bahnhof	EMBB 52.80	Germany
Wedler & Franz GbR	WFL 52.80	Germany
Dampflokomotiv- und Maschinenfabrik AG	DLM 52.80	Switzerland