Beuth (locomotive)

BEUTH
Nachbau der Beuth im Deutschen Technikmuseum Berlin
Type and origin Builder August Borsig Build date 1844 Total produced 1
Specifications Length: ​  • Over buffers 11.53 m Service weight 14.4 t Firebox: ​  • Grate area 0.83 m2 Boiler pressure 5.5 kp/cm2 Safety systems none
Performance figures Maximum speed 42 km/h
Career Numbers 24 Retired 1864

Beuth was a 2-2-2 steam locomotive manufactured by Borsig, first delivered in 1843.

Success

The 24th locomotive by the manufacturer, Beuth ended up being a great success, and its valve design became de facto standard for locomotives for decades to come. By 1846, Borsig had manufactured more than a hundred locomotives.

Replica

In 1912, a replica of the locomotive was constructed which, since that date, has been housed in the German Museum of Technology in Berlin.