Vulcan USATC S100

Discover the USATC S100, a versatile 0-6-0 steam locomotive built between 1942 and 1944 by renowned manufacturers like Davenport, Porter, and Vulcan. This robust engine was designed for reliability and performance, serving throughout and after World War II.

Weighing 46 tonnes and boasting a tractive effort of 96 kN, the S100 is perfectly suited for a variety of shunting and freight duties. Its compact dimensions, measuring 8.99 meters in length, 2.74 meters in width, and 3.7 meters in height, make it an adaptable machine for diverse operational environments.

This enduring locomotive, operating on standard 1435 mm gauge, has found new life with various railway organizations across Europe. It is actively preserved and operated by the Stichting Stoomtrein Goes - Borsele in the Netherlands (as SGB S100), Slovenian Railways (as SŽ 62) in Slovenia, and the Railways of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (as ŽFBH 62) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, continuing its legacy in railway preservation.

The USATC S100 represents a significant piece of engineering history, a testament to an era of steam power. Explore its fascinating journey, technical specifications, and the lasting impact it has made on the railway networks it has served.