StEG SB 629

Built by Krauss, StEG

Top speed

85 km/h

53 mph

Length

13.35 m

43 ft 10 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1913–1928

Axle arrangement

2'C1' h2

Overview of the StEG SB 629

Discover the SB 629, a magnificent steam locomotive embodying the power and elegance of railway history.

With its distinctive 4-6-2 Whyte notation and a top speed of 85 km/h, this locomotive offers a truly unforgettable journey.

Built by Krauss and StEG between 1913 and 1928, the SB 629 is a gem of railway engineering, a testament to a bygone era that continues to captivate.

Today, the SB 629 thrives in Austria, proudly serving the Austrian Society for Railway History (ÖGEG 77) and the Technisches Museum Wien (TMW 629), preserving its historical legacy.

Featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm and a length of 13.35 meters, the SB 629 stands as an enduring symbol of the steam era.

StEG SB 629 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	Krauss, StEG · 1913–1928
Top speed	85 km/h53 mph	53 mph
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement	2'C1' h2
Whyte notation	4-6-2
Length	13.35 m43 ft 10 in	43 ft 10 in
Height	4.65 m15 ft 3 in	15 ft 3 in