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Steam locomotive

RAW Zwickau 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 Zwickau DR 41

Discover the DR 41, an impressive steam locomotive from the Deutsche Reichsbahn.

This powerful locomotive, built between 1937 and 1941, was specifically designed for heavy freight train service.

With its 2-8-2 Whyte notation and a top speed of 90 km/h, the DR 41 was an indispensable part of German railway operations.

Experience the fascinating engineering and commanding presence of this historic steam engine.

RAW Zwickau 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

Operators of the RAW Zwickau DR 41

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

OperatorClassCountry
Deutsche ReichsbahnDR 41Germany

RAW Zwickau DR 41 photos

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