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G8.1_55.25-56_KPEV-DRG-DB-DR N XL L M4

In order to be able to transport heavier freight trains, the Prussian state railway KPEV commissioned the development of a four-coupled tender locomotive in 1911. The experience gained with the larger G10 series was incorporated into the development of the locomotive, initially known as the G8 reinforced design, and so the 1260 hp new design proved to be on a par with its larger sister in many respects and even superior in terms of driving characteristics on winding routes. That's why the KPEV more…

Kittel Dampftriebwagen N XL L M4

In the early 1900s, several state and private railways attempted to reduce operating costs by using steam railcars on lightly used routes. The design of one of the most successful types was penned by Eugen Kittel. At one end of the vehicle was the standing boiler integrated into the driver's cab, the equipment required to operate it, the coal box and a seat for the conductor. A stoker with control authorization was allowed to drive the steam railcar. At this time, the conductor was in the more…

Sächsische IV K N XL L M4

Saxon narrow gauge articulated steam locomotive, 4 cylinders

T9.3 pr. BR 91.3-18, 91.20 N XL L M4

In the 1890s, the Prussian state railway KPEV purchased two differently designed tank locomotives for mixed passenger and freight service. The experience gained with the two types, grouped together under the T9 series designation, resulted in the design of the 1’C locomotive T9.3 in 1900. More than 2,200 of the 440 hp two-cylinder wet steam locomotive were purchased. The frugal 65 km/h locomotive was satisfactory for branch line passenger and freight trains, but was also suitable for more…

Universal Schmalspur BR99 N XL L M4

Steam locomotive universal sound
e.g. suitable for German Baureihe 99 and several light railways