Number(s) 24 Manufacturer August Borsig Retired 1864 | Quantity 1 Year(s) of manufacture 1844 Axle arrangement 1A1 n2 | |
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Beuth was a 2-2-2 steam locomotive manufactured by Borsig, first delivered in 1843.
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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 is housed in the German Museum of Technology in Berlin today.
References
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