The Tireless Engine
The Story of the Most Produced Steam Locomotive
1st Edition
Published on 18. September 2024
352 pages
978-3-7597-1160-1 (ISBN)
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The Second World War - an unparalleled catastrophe. With millions of victims, destruction and immeasurable suffering.
But without this catastrophe, the 'light freight locomotive' of the Deutsche Reichsbahn would probably never have achieved the importance it has today. It would probably never have become the most built steam locomotive in the world.
With probably the most modern production logistics of that time and with the help of forced labour, more than 10,000 units were built. After the war they became a decisive factor in the reconstruction of Europe. More than 80 years later traces could be found in at least 25 countries and on three continents.
Find out more about the history of this locomotive, which had a major impact on the railways of the continent.
But without this catastrophe, the 'light freight locomotive' of the Deutsche Reichsbahn would probably never have achieved the importance it has today. It would probably never have become the most built steam locomotive in the world.
With probably the most modern production logistics of that time and with the help of forced labour, more than 10,000 units were built. After the war they became a decisive factor in the reconstruction of Europe. More than 80 years later traces could be found in at least 25 countries and on three continents.
Find out more about the history of this locomotive, which had a major impact on the railways of the continent.
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Marc Clement has been interested in steam locomotives since his youth. He was able to observe them in action on the rails many times. After building several model trains, he now works as a volunteer at the Darmstadt Railway Museum, where he is deepening his understanding of how steam locomotives work and how they are operated.
A model locomotive that he received as a birthday present sparked his interest in the German 50/52 series, which he became increasingly involved with over the following years.
He is interested in all aspects of railroads, not just steam operation on standard-gauge railroads.
A model locomotive that he received as a birthday present sparked his interest in the German 50/52 series, which he became increasingly involved with over the following years.
He is interested in all aspects of railroads, not just steam operation on standard-gauge railroads.
