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Founded by John Haswell in 1839.1
Private company
Lokomotivfabrik der StEG
Former Austrian locomotive manufacturer based in Vienna1
In 1839 the Lokomotivfabrik der StEG became the first Austrian locomotive works to be founded and it produced many influential locomotive designs. The factory was built in 1839 by the Vienna-Raab Railway between the Vienna Südbahnhof and Vienna Ostbahnhof and stocked with machinery, much of which was from England. The first locomotives and coaches were built in 1840 based on American prototypes.2 It was founded by John Haswell.1 It ceased to exist in 1930.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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In 1839 the Lokomotivfabrik der StEG became the first Austrian locomotive works to be founded and it produced many influential locomotive designs.2
Leadership
Who has led Lokomotivfabrik der StEG, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohn Haswell1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaLokomotivfabrik der StEG
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ477501
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsLokomotivfabrik der StEG photo by František Skopalík, Public domain