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Steam locomotive
VEB HSB 99.72
Built by VEB
Top speed
40 km/h
25 mph
Power output
515 kW
691 hp
Weight
65 t
143,300 lb
Track gauge
1,000 mm
Metre gauge
Axle arrangement
1'E1' h2
Overview of the VEB HSB 99.72
Discover the HSB 99.72, a remarkable steam locomotive built by VEB.
This powerful 2-10-2 Whyte notation engine boasts a top speed of 40 km/h and a substantial weight of 65 tons.
Operating on a 1000 mm gauge, it features a 1'E1' h2 UIC axle configuration and delivers an impressive power output of 515 kW.
Explore the engineering and history of this impressive steam locomotive, a testament to robust German engineering.
VEB HSB 99.72 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Built by | VEB | |
| Top speed | 40 km/h25 mph | |
| Power output | 515 kW691 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | 1'E1' h2 | |
| Whyte notation | 2-10-2 | |
| Weight | 65 t143,300 lb |
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