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3 unusual facts about Karl Gölsdorf


2-6-4

Two Austrian express locomotive types were also of the same wheel arrangement, the Class 210 of 1908 and Class 310 of 1911, both designed by Karl Gölsdorf.

Gölsdorf axle

The system was invented by a young Austrian locomotive builder, Karl Gölsdorf, around the end of the 19th century.

South African Class 6Z 2-6-4

They remained unique in the world until 1908, when the Austrian KkStB Class 210 express locomotives appeared, followed by their KkStB Class 310 in 1911, both designed by Karl Gölsdorf.



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