Schwartzkopff BDZ 49

Built by Hanomag, Schwartzkopff

Top speed

50 km/h

31 mph

Length

12.28 m

40 ft 3 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1917

25 units

Axle arrangement

E' h2

Overview of the Schwartzkopff BDZ 49

Discover the BDZ 49, a remarkable steam locomotive originally built by Hanomag and Schwartzkopff in 1917 for the Bulgarian State Railways (BDŽ).

This impressive 0-10-0 locomotive, also known by its UIC classification E' h2, represents a significant piece of railway heritage.

With a robust build, a top speed of 50 km/h, and a standard gauge of 1435 mm, the BDZ 49 embodies the engineering prowess of its era.

Measuring 12.28 meters in length and 4.52 meters in height, this historic machine offers a glimpse into the past of steam locomotion.

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Hanomag, Schwartzkopff · 191725 units
Top speed	50 km/h31 mph	31 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	E' h2
Whyte notation	0-10-0
Length	12.28 m40 ft 3 in	40 ft 3 in
Height	4.52 m14 ft 10 in	14 ft 10 in