Bavarian D VII

Bavarian D VII DRG Class 98.76
Type and origin Builder Krauss, Maffei Build date 1880–1885 Total produced 75
Specifications Configuration: ​  • Whyte 0-6-0 Gauge 1,435 mm Driver dia. 1,006 mm Length: ​  • Over buffers 7,550/7,565 mm Axle load 8.9/9.4 t Adhesive weight 26.7/28.2 t Service weight 26.7/28.2 t Firebox: ​  • Grate area 0.83 m² Boiler pressure 12 bar Heating surface 50.16 m² Cylinders 2 Cylinder size 330 mm Piston stroke 508 mm
Performance figures Maximum speed 45 km/h Indicated power 130 kW
Career Numbers DRG 98 7601–7614, 7621–7681 Retired 1935

The locomotives of the Bavarian Class D VII were saturated steam locomotives of the Royal Bavarian State Railways (Königlich Bayerische Staatsbahn).

The D VII was built, in parallel with the D VI, as a six-coupled locomotive for hilly routes. A total of 75 examples were made, 41 by Krauss and 34 by Maffei. From 1885 the locomotives were somewhat longer, and had more water and coal capacity, so were also heavier.

The Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft took over all 75 locomotives in 1925 as DRG Class 98.76 (Baureihe 98.76). Most were retired by the end of the 1920s, the last one however not until 1935.

One example, D VII no. 1854 – later 98 7658, is in the branch line museum at Bayerisch Eisenstein owned by the Bavarian Localbahn Society.

See also

• Royal Bavarian State Railways
• List of Bavarian Locomotives

External links

• There is a relevant English-language forum at Railways of Germany