MÁV 22 class, class of 148 Hungarian 2-4-2T locomotives
The MÁV 22 class is a locomotive type used by Hungarian State Railways, a tender engine with a separate car for fuel and water. The machine features a sturdy, functional design with large wheels and a robust frame that reflects durability and easy maintenance.
The MÁV 22 was built in the late 1920s through the 1930s by the MÁVAG factory in Budapest and mainly served on smaller railway lines. Development of the locomotives included improvements to suspension and steam efficiency until steam traction was officially retired in Hungary in 1984.
The MÁV 22 is valued by railway enthusiasts and locals who remember past train journeys with similar engines. The locomotive connects people with Hungarian traditions, engineering achievements, and stories of those who operated and rode these trains.
You can find the Nyalóka locomotive on display in the park next to Balatonszemes railway station, mounted on a platform where you can walk around it and view it from all angles. The site is freely accessible and especially active during local celebrations when special viewings are offered.
The famous Nyalóka, an example of this class, was used as a nostalgia train engine and was even transported to Balatonszemes by the Hungarian army using a large road vehicle. Nostalgia trains featuring similar engines still allow visitors today to experience how train travel felt many decades ago.
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