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Steam locomotive

Schichau-Werke DRG 23

Built by Schichau-Werke

Top speed
110 km/h
68 mph
Weight
88 t
194,007 lb
Length
22.94 m
75 ft 3 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1941
2 units
Axle arrangement
1'C1' h2

Overview of the Schichau-Werke DRG 23

Discover the DRG 23, a powerful steam locomotive built by Schichau-Werke in 1941 for the German Imperial Railway.

This impressive machine boasts a top speed of 110 km/h, showcasing its engineering prowess.

With a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 22.94 meters, the DRG 23 is a significant example of its era.

Its Whyte notation of 2-6-2 and UIC axle designation of 1'C1' h2 highlight its distinct wheel arrangement.

Weighing 88 tons, this locomotive is a robust and reliable piece of German railway history.

The DRG 23 represents a fascinating period of steam power.

Schichau-Werke DRG 23 technical specifications

Value
Built bySchichau-Werke · 19412 units
Top speed110 km/h68 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1'C1' h2
Whyte notation2-6-2
Length22.94 m75 ft 3 in
Weight88 t194,007 lb

Operators of the Schichau-Werke DRG 23

Railway companies that have operated the DRG 23, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
German Imperial RailwayDRG 23Germany

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