Schichau-Werke DRB 41

Built by BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke

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

366 units

Axle arrangement

1'D1' h2

Overview of the Schichau-Werke DRB 41

Discover the powerful DRB 41, a classic steam locomotive renowned for its versatility and impressive performance.

Built between 1937 and 1941 by esteemed manufacturers like BMAG, Borsig, and Henschel, this 2-8-2 (or 1'D1' h2) locomotive was designed for heavy freight service.

Reaching a top speed of 90 km/h and weighing 102 tonnes, the DRB 41 was a formidable machine of its era.

Today, this historic steam engine is lovingly preserved by organizations such as Dampflok-Gesellschaft München e.V. and Dampflok Tradition Oberhausen, often seen on special excursions.

Experience the allure of the DRB 41, an icon of German railway history.

Schichau-Werke DRB 41 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Series	DRB 41
Built by	BMAG, Borsig, Esslingen, Henschel, Jung, Krauss-Maffei, Krupp, Orenstein & Koppel, Schichau-Werke · 1937–1941366 units
Top speed	90 km/h56 mph	56 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	1'D1' h2
Whyte notation	2-8-2
Length	23.91 m78 ft 5 in	78 ft 5 in
Weight	102 t224,871 lb	224,871 lb
Axle load	19.7 t43,431 lb	43,431 lb