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Steam locomotive

VMF Sj E2

Built by NOHAB, Motala, VMF, Atlas

Top speed
70 km/h
43 mph
Length
17.65 m
57 ft 11 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1907–1919
90 units
Axle arrangement
1′D' h2

Overview of the VMF Sj E2

Explore the SJ E2 steam locomotive, a remarkable machine built between 1907 and 1919. This iconic locomotive, featuring a robust 2-8-0 Whyte notation, played a significant role in the history of Sweden Railways.

Known also as SkJ E2 with Skånska Järnvägar and ZLSM E2 by the Zuid Limburgse Stoomtrein Maatschappij, the SJ E2 embodies an era of powerful steam engineering. With a top speed of 70 km/h and a length of 17.65 meters, it was engineered for reliable service on the rails.

The 1435 mm gauge and 1′D' h2 UIC axle arrangement highlight the technical specifications of this historic locomotive. A true centerpiece for railway history enthusiasts.

VMF Sj E2 technical specifications

Value
Built byNOHAB, Motala, VMF, Atlas · 1907–191990 units
Top speed70 km/h43 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement1′D' h2
Whyte notation2-8-0
Length17.65 m57 ft 11 in

Operators of the VMF Sj E2

Railway companies that have operated the Sj E2, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Zuid Limburgse Stoomtrein MaatschappijZLSM E2Netherlands
Skånska JärnvägarSkJ E2Sweden
Sweden RailwaysSJ E2Sweden

VMF Sj E2 photos

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