© trainspo.comStEG kkStB U
Built by Krauss, StEG, BMMF
Overview of the StEG kkStB U
Discover the impressive kkStB U steam locomotive, a true powerhouse with a rich history.
This locomotive, with a distinctive 0-6-2 Whyte notation and a 760 mm gauge, was built by renowned manufacturers like Krauss, StEG, and BMMF.
With a top speed of 35 km/h and an impressive length of 7.18 meters, the kkStB U was a reliable workhorse on the railway lines.
This locomotive, also known under the ÖBB 298 classification, served in Austria and with private owners in Slovenia, representing an important piece of railway heritage.
The kkStB U, weighing 24 tons and boasting a power output of 165 kW, is a perfect example of classic steam technology.
StEG kkStB U technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | Krauss, StEG, BMMF | |
| Top speed | 35 km/h22 mph | |
| Power output | 165 kW221 hp | |
| Track gauge | 760 mmBosnian gauge2 ft 5⅞ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | C1' n2 | |
| Whyte notation | 0-6-2 | |
| Length | 7.18 m23 ft 7 in | |
| Width | 3.55 m11 ft 8 in | |
| Weight | 24 t52,911 lb |
Operators of the StEG kkStB U
Railway companies that have operated the kkStB U, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Federal Railways | ÖBB 298 | Austria |
| Private owners class | @private-si U | Slovenia |
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