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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
Built byVEB
Top speed40 km/h25 mph
Power output515 kW691 hp
Track gauge1,000 mmMetre gauge3 ft 3⅜ in
UIC axle arrangement1'E1' h2
Whyte notation2-10-2
Weight65 t143,300 lb

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