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Viewing Album: Jon's German Rail Photos
By:
Jon Searles
Dates:
8/26/2005 - 1/8/2012
Album Info:
I actually have German rail photos going back to 1998, but for the moment all of the stuff I'll be uploading will be more recent. I've always loved Deutche Bahn and the various urban transit systems in Germany, and I regret the fact that I can't upload more! :-)
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Title:
Siemens NGT8DD Tram Working For DVB (Dresden transit) At Postplatz
Description:
Dresden used to have a fleet of Tatra T4D-MT trams (and still do, just not exclusively), not unlike the Tatra T3s used in Prague, but in recent years DVB, the Dresden transit authority, have been buying new articulated trams from Bombardier. I haven't ridden any of the new 12-axle TD12DD trams yet, but I have ridden these NGT8DDs, and they're great. They're quiet, smooth, quick, and obviously zero-emissions. In fact, I would venture to say that they should probably be models for future designs, as I've never ridden a better class of tram, although maybe I shouldn't be so enthusiastic without knowing how reliable they are. On the positive side, none of them broke down while I was riding them.
Photo Date:
8/27/2005
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:43:26 AM
Location:
Dresden, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
242
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0
Title:
DB 101137-8 Arriving At Dresden Hbf
Description:
I first rode behind a DB 101 Class electric in 1998, on an Intercity service from Emmerich to Koln. That was a very memorable trip, and since then I've ridden behind a 101 on other occasions as well. They're very fast (for a locomotive as opposed to a trainset) being able to hit 220Km/h with little effort, although officially they only do 200Km/h in service with their 10-12 car Intercities, very powerful (the Class 103 is the only large German electric class to ever beat it), and just...well...good looking. The bright cherry red that DB uses for its Intercity equipment nowadays suits them especially well. Therefore, I figure I should use any excuse to put a picture of a 101 on my website, so here it is. I took this is Dresden Hauptbahnhof in 2005, where I was catching a Eurocity service to Prague. They cut the 101 off in Bad Schandau or Decin, if I'm not mistaken, replacing it with a CD Class 363.
Photo Date:
8/28/2005
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:41:43 AM
Location:
Dresden, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
DB 101137-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
277
Comments:
0
Title:
DB 503678-4 Running Light Through Dresden Hbf
Description:
This was a very lucky shot, although not perfect. I had gotten on the train, and was regretting the fact that I didn't have the chance to catch this earlier, when it went by on the mainline when I was in the wrong part of Dresden to get a good angle on it (I only saw and heard the exhaust through the trees). Much to my amazement, my camera was already in my hands, and there it was, moving slowly enough for me to get this shot!!! It's an old DRG Class 50 2-10-0, repainted for DB, as after World War II DB didn't get rid of steam until 1978, and even after that the DR kept it, so today a lot of it has been preserved.
Photo Date:
8/28/2005
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:41:55 AM
Location:
Dresden, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
DB 503678-4(UNKNOWN)
Views:
253
Comments:
0
Title:
Tatra T4 Tram Approaching Dresden Hbf
Description:
I took this shot because I like the way the world underneath the bridge is dark (but not so dark that you can't see shadow details like the bicycles), while the world outside is illuminated by comparison. The yellow paint on the tram and the street sign are nice touches, too.
Photo Date:
12/2/2005
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:43:52 AM
Location:
Dresden, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
193
Comments:
0
Title:
Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Description:
After I arrived in Berlin, there wasn't much to do for a few hours, so I walked around taking photos before getting the next train #NZ242 for Bruxelles-Midi, at 2146. Berlin Hbf was recently restored and rebuilt massively, and bears little resemblence at this point to the steam-era station. It's as much mall as station, like Washington Union, Cleveland Union Terminal (but with more trains), London Liverpool Street, or London Waterloo in this respect. The food isn't too bad, and the shopping is so-so. I didn't find anything worth buying.
Photo Date:
12/29/2006
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:47:51 AM
Location:
Berlin, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
234
Comments:
0
Title:
DB 120130-0 With Train NZ242 At Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Description:
This was my train, a Nacht Zug, or Couchette, which had just got me into Berlin in the extreme early morning hours, hence the darkness. These Class 120 electrics aren't monstrously fast, but they're powerful, versatile, and enough.
Photo Date:
12/29/2006
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:48:14 AM
Location:
Berlin, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
DB 120130-0(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
348
Comments:
1
Title:
DB 402 Class ICE High Speed Trains In Berlin Hauptbahhof
Description:
Built by Siemens, the 402 Class ICE high speed trains were the second production variant of the ICE, introduced in the mid-1990s. They were smaller and slower than the original 401 Class (250 Km/h instead of 280), but they offered better safety, and their shorter length allowed them to handle more minor routes. In this case, though, it doesn't look to have worked, as two sets had to be coupled together.
Photo Date:
12/29/2006
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:48:32 AM
Location:
Berlin, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
210
Comments:
0
Title:
DB Intercity Seen From Berlin Television Tower
Description:
I attempted a number of shots from the Berlin Television Tower, but regrettably this was one of the only ones that came out because the windows were very dirty that day. I can't tell if this train was an Intercity or a Eurocity, but it would be one or the other, as that's DB Intercity equipment, which is also used on the Eurocities.
Photo Date:
1/7/2007
Upload Date:
5/19/2007 7:49:57 AM
Location:
Berlin, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
419
Comments:
0
Title:
DB 101019-8 In Hamburg Hbf
Description:
This was the scene when I got to Hamburg. That beautiful Class 101 electric, #101 019-8, was regrettably not on my train, but another Class 101 was, so I got my railfan's treat of the trip. I love those 101s. :-)
Photo Date:
7/8/2007
Upload Date:
2/17/2008 10:43:25 AM
Location:
Hamburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
DB 101019-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
231
Comments:
0
Title:
Hamburg Hbf
Description:
Here's another, wider shot of Hamburg Hbf's trainshed.
Photo Date:
7/8/2007
Upload Date:
2/17/2008 10:43:35 AM
Location:
Hamburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
DB 101019-8(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
217
Comments:
0
Title:
Hamburg Hbf, Picture 2
Description:
Having a half hour to kill in Hamburg didn't give me a chance to wander the city, but I insisted on walking out of the station and looking around. I also got this shot of the station exterior, a combination of old and new.
Photo Date:
7/8/2007
Upload Date:
2/17/2008 10:43:43 AM
Location:
Hamburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
94
Comments:
0
Title:
Dresden Tram at Hauptbahnhof
Description:
This is, as far as I know, one of the long Bombardier trams in Dresden, making its stop at Hauptbahnhof. I dont know of hand whether this is an 8-axle or 12-axle unit, however, as the photo doesnt show the length or the number.
Photo Date:
1/17/2009
Upload Date:
7/13/2009 7:07:03 AM
Location:
Dresden, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Station,Transit
Locomotives:
Views:
131
Comments:
0
Title:
Old Roundhouse
Description:
In the former East Germany, a lot of steam locomotive infrastructure is still in place, both in use and not. This roundhouse in Pirna is one such facility, although its hard to tell just from the photo if its in service or not.
Photo Date:
1/17/2009
Upload Date:
7/13/2009 7:06:05 AM
Location:
Pirna, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Winter,Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
115
Comments:
0
Title:
Arriva ALEX 183001 in Regensburg Hbf
Description:
This Class 183 is the standard electric locomotive used by ALEX, as well as the Vogtlandbahn before they switched over to EMUs (This is from WIkipedia, I dont know if its accurate since in 2005 I noticed they were already all-EMU). This is #183001, although I dont know if its genuinely the first of the class. The Class 183 is a variant of the ES 64 U "Eurosprinter" electric used by the OBB and DB, designated internally in Seimens as the ES 64 U4. On the OBB, the ES 64 U is classified as Rh 1016, and on the DB as Class 182. SZ, the Slovenian railway, although has a few, classifying them as Class 541. In spite of looking quite brutal and heavy, these locomotives, while indeed powerful with 8,600 horsepower, can operate at 230Km/h (143 m.p.h.), and reach a top speed of 357Km/h (222 m.p.h.), making them one of the fastest electric locomotive classes in history. Actually, given that most German and Austrian coaching stock is only rated for 200Km/h (124 m.p.h.) this is overengineering in the extreme.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:05:19 PM
Location:
Regensburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
153
Comments:
0
Title:
DB 111068-3 in Munchen Hbf
Description:
I was very happy when we arrived in Munchen Hbf to see several classic German locomotives, in addition to some original Class 401 ICE sets. This is a Class 111, introduced in 1974, and so well-known that it made it into the strategy computer game "Railroad Tycoon II," one of my all-time favorite games. In real life, these locomotives were so successful that 227 were built by various contractors until 1984, and the only ones scrapped to date (two of them) were totalled in accidents. These locomotives have 4990 horsepower, and can reach a maximum operating speed of 160Km/h (99 m.p.h.), although they dont generally work too many express trains anymore. Originally, they werent used in express service, and werent even rated for 160, but from 1980 onwards they were upgraded to support the even-faster (and older) Class 103 express locomotives, although both the 111 and the 103 have now been mostly replaced in this role by the 101 and similar newer classes.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:07:39 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
DB 111068-3(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
162
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0
Title:
DB 218435-6 in Munchen Hbf
Description:
This is another classic that I spotted, a Class 218 diesel. Although it resembles the old (and even more classic) V200 diesel of the late 1950s, the Class 218 was introduced in 1966, and was initially classified as the V164 before DB changed their numbering and classification system in 1968. It was part of the V160 series of diesel classes intended to replace the V200, which was the first mainline express passenger diesel used extensively by DB. Today, very few diesel locomotives are used in express service in Germany due to extensive electrification, so most work locals on branchlines. We had actually spent much of our trip behind diesels because of diversions and construction work, but this wasnt the usual situation for our train. Getting back to the Class 218, the Class 2,467 horsepower in prototype form (the first 12 in service 1966-1968), but this was upgraded to 2,763 from 1968 onwards, putting it close to American diesels, which at the time were some of the more powerful diesels in the world. Maximum operating speed was and still is 140Km/h, just as fast as all of the electrics of the day except for the 103 (which was allowed a maximum of either 160 or 200 depending on the service, making it the fastest in the world at the time). The 218 was more interesting than is obvious, though. Firstly, it isnt a diesel-electric but a diesel-hydraulic, and in spite of the terrible reputation of this technology, the 218 has been in continuous service for 44 years. In addition, because its a mixed traffic locomotive, it has both a high and a low gear, the low one limiting the top speed to 100Km/h, doubling the tractive effort. Some locomotives originally had a third gear that tripled the tractive effort, although I dont know how many still do. At least one source cites the low-gear top speed as 90Km/h, so this may refer to these units. In 1996-1998, 10 units were re-geared in the opposite way for 160Km/h express services, interestingly out of Munich, being classified during that time as Class 210. Finally, while modern diesel-electric locomotives have dynamic brakes, using the traction motors for braking, the 218 has hydraulic braking that accomplishes the same goal.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:08:34 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
DB 218435-6(UNKNOWN)
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
DB EMU?s in Munchen Hbf
Description:
Strangely, Ive had trouble getting information on these. Ive seen them before, but I cant find information on them on the internet.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:11:18 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
107
Comments:
0
Title:
Landshut Hbf
Description:
The first stop in Germany on the route is at Landshut, which is a combination passenger and freight station.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 6:57:57 PM
Location:
Landshut, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
97
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0
Title:
Landshut Hbf, Picture 2,
Description:
The freight handled at Landshut was mixed, but I spotted a number of interesting things, like these hopper cars from Poland.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 6:58:54 PM
Location:
Landshut, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Station
Locomotives:
Views:
77
Comments:
0
Title:
Landshut Hbf Signal Box
Description:
I dont know if this interlocking (or possibly more modern) signal box is still used for its original purpose, but its still standing and manned.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 6:59:58 PM
Location:
Landshut, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Yard
Locomotives:
Views:
80
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0
Title:
Old Tram Tracks In St. Paul's Platz at Night
Description:
I had forgotten all about this shot until I went through the roll of Kodacolor Gold 200 that I shot in Munich. So....this is jumping from the morning of the 18th back to the evening of the 17th. If you look carefully in the middle of the street, you can see some old tram tracks still in place. To the best of my knowledge, theyre out of service due to there being no cantenary on this street. If you follow the tracks back, you eventually get to the park where they hold the Oktoberfest celebrations, arguably the most famous in Germany. Does anybody know the history of these tracks? Im curious.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/23/2010 7:52:52 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Night,Transit,Track
Locomotives:
Views:
101
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0
Title:
Regensburg Hbf, Picture 2,
Description:
Heres a better view of Regensburg Hauptbahnhof. Again note the bikes.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:02:59 PM
Location:
Regensburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
80
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0
Title:
Regensburg Hbf, Picture 3,
Description:
This looks, at a glance, like a Class 440 EMU, although from this angle I cant read the number.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:03:54 PM
Location:
Regensburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
89
Comments:
0
Title:
Regensburg Hbf, Cropped Version With Bikes,
Description:
Regensburg is an old Romanl city dating to about 90 A.D. Most of whats left is medieval in nature, although not so much in the vicinity of the station (that building behind the station on the right looks Baroque). These historic buildings were better preserved than most German buildings in World War II partly because Allied commanders spared it on purpose for its historic value. To me as a modern American living in Europe, though, I was impressed by the extensive use of bicycles in Regensburg, as you can see in the racks on the platform.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:00:48 PM
Location:
Regensburg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
89
Comments:
0
Title:
Trains Near Munchen Hbf
Description:
Here are some DB EMUs outside of Munchen Hbf as we approached the station (I was shooting back). I dont know the classes since I cant read the numbers (theyre blurred), but they would be either Class 422, 423, 424, 425, or 426, as they have very similar carbodies to each other.
Photo Date:
6/17/2010
Upload Date:
7/19/2010 7:06:46 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
RollingStock,Yard,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
82
Comments:
0
Title:
Cleaning Hauptbahnhof Sud Tram Stop
Description:
In contrast to Pragues DPP, MVV, the Munich transit authority, is absolutely meticulous about cleaniag. DPP do indeed have cleaning staff, but my sense is that theyre badly underfunded and/tr understaffed, so there are few tram stops in Prague as well maintained as this one.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/20/2010 4:50:00 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Transit,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
95
Comments:
0
Title:
DB #111107-9 in Munchen Hbf
Description:
Heres another Class 111 that I found in Munchen Hbf as I prepared to head back to Prague.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/30/2010 8:08:55 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
DB 111107-9(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
172
Comments:
0
Title:
DB #115154-7 and 440524-7 in Munchen Hbf
Description:
DBs Class 115 electric locomotives, of which 115154-7 on the left is one, are actually Class 110 and 113 units which have been redesignated for local and autotrain services. Classes 110 and 113 are in turn variants of the original DB E10 Class electrics introduced in 1956, being produced until 1969, with all units being redesignated Classes 110 and 112 in 1968, with an additional Class 114 being created through reclassification of the last 112 Class units in 1988. In addition, in 1991 the older Class 112s were reclassified 113, eliminating Class 112 as a Class designation. These locomotives, while they obviously vary in specifications, hence the different classifications, put out 5,000 horsepower (impressive for 1956), and can run between 120 and 160 Km/h, depending on how theyre equipped. Originally, they were only rated for 130 Km/h, but the higher-speed variants were introduced both from new production and requalification of older units. The prototypes had only been rated for 125, but this was raised so that they could be reclassified as express locomotives. The Class 440 EMU on the right is of an entirely different era, however. Marketed by Alstom as the Coradia Continental, and DB have operated these since 2008. However, they have a longer history in Britain, where they were used on First Great Western starting in the early 2000s, with later production units being classified as Class 180 Adelantes (The earlier Class 175 Units were just called Coradias or Coradia 1000s.). These are actually very fast trains by diesel standards, being capable of operating at 125 m.p.h. The 440s are EMUs, however, as Alsthom market the same carbody series as either. The diesel version is classified as Class 640 or 648 on DB.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/30/2010 8:09:39 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
DB 440524-7(Electric M.U.)
DB 115154-7(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
Views:
221
Comments:
0
Title:
DB #401509-5 in Munchen Hbf
Description:
I have a few ICE photos scattered throughout my photo collection, but only a few on Flickr. I took this one in Munchen Hbf as I was about to get on my train (which wasnt an ICE). #401509-5 is one of the original 401 Class ICE sets from the early 1990s, meaning it can cruise as fast as 280 Km/h (173 m.p.h.) given a dedicated high-speed line rated for 280. Thats impressive enough to American ears, but the newer 403 Class can reach 330 Km/h (205 m.p.h.), so it isnt like progress stopped with the first sets, either.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/30/2010 8:07:56 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
DB 401509-5(UNKNOWN)
Views:
114
Comments:
0
Title:
DB Rental Bike
Description:
I think I had read somewhere that DB rented out bikes, but I had never actually found one and photographed one before. This one wasnt too far from the Karlsplatz.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/29/2010 6:25:35 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Locomotives:
Views:
129
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0
Title:
MRCE #189-999-6 in Munchen Hbf
Description:
MRCE, or Mitsui Rail Capital Europe, is the European division of Mitsui Rail Capital (MRC), one of the many companies in the past 15 years specialising in the leasing of rail equipment on an as-needed basis to railway companies. This was the first time that I had seen any leased locomotive in Germany, though, as rolling stock leasing companies more often lease out freight cars, with GATX being one of the oldest and most famous such companies (they also lease locomotives now, even if their freight car leasing business dates back to 1898). GATX got their start in the United States, where rolling stock leasing has generally been ahead of the rest of the world, and MRC, while Japanese-owned, was actually started officially in Illinois (in the U.S.A.) in 1996, riding the wave of locomotive leasing that changed the face of American railroading towards the end of that decade. In Germany, locomotive leasing is relatively new, with leased locomotives being called "dispoloks" following Swiss terminology (if I have my history right). In any case, getting to this locomotive, this is an older variant of the Seimens Eurosprinter, the ES 64 F4, intended mainly for freight service, with 8,583 horsepower and a 140 Km/h maximum operating speed. Nevertheless, as you can see, it can also be used in passenger services, as no freight trains use Munchen Hbf, and I have found many other photos of these units being used here.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/30/2010 8:10:32 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Roster,Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
102
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0
Title:
Munchen Hbf
Description:
Like most railway stations constructed between the 1940s and the 1980s, many people would consider Munchen Hbf to be ugly. I would argue, however, that since it has been fairly well-maintained, and has fairly clean lines, it isnt as ugly as some stations of its era and style.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/29/2010 12:38:14 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
64
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0
Title:
Schwandorf Signalbox
Description:
Im unaware of whether this is still an interlocking signalbox, or something else (probably something else given that DB is one of the most modern railways in the world), but its definitely occupied.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
8/1/2010 2:05:04 PM
Location:
Schwandorf, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Yard,Signal
Locomotives:
Views:
48
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0
Title:
Schwandorf Bahnhof
Description:
Heres Schwandorf Bahnhof, or station, with some other privately-operated trains visible. I dont know too much about them yet.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
8/1/2010 2:04:17 PM
Location:
Schwandorf, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
Views:
51
Comments:
0
Title:
Tram, Picture 2
Description:
This is one of the trams operated by MVG, which is the Munich transit authority. I dont know a lot about the system, but this appears to be an R3_3 Class. This was taken on Prielmayerstrasse.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/29/2010 6:26:38 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
113
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0
Title:
Tram, Picture 3
Description:
Heres another tram on Prielmayerstrasse.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/29/2010 6:27:06 AM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Transit,Passenger,Action
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Views:
93
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0
Title:
MVG 2211
Description:
This was the only tram in Munich that I was able to get the number of, confirming it as an R3_3 class. The numbers on the Munich trams are quite small, so thats why Ive had trouble capturing them properly in a photo.
Photo Date:
6/18/2010
Upload Date:
7/29/2010 12:38:56 PM
Location:
Munich, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Transit,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
Views:
96
Comments:
0
Title:
DB 110432-2, Edited Version, Frankfurt Hbf
Description:
Introduced in 1952, and originally designated the E10 Class, these electrics represent one of the oldest surviving locomotive classes in Germany, and for that matter the world. Equally impressive is that these units have managed to stay in passenger service in the country of the ICE. Power output is 3,700Kw, or 5,000 horsepower, which is also impressive for its era, tractive effort is 62,000 lbs., which is also good, and this is distributed through a Bo-Bo (or B-B) wheel configuration, with 85 metric tonnes overall weight (so figure 21.25 tonnes per axle, a heavy axle loading for Europe). The cruising speed for the best-maintained units is 140Km/h, although the maximum design speed is 150Km/h.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 1:04:12 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
DB 110432-2(Bo-Bo Type Electric)
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87
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0
Title:
DB 401 Class ICE, Edited Version, Frankfurt Hbf
Description:
Incredible as it may seem now, the original Class 401 are already over 20 years old and counting, and showing little of their age. I got to meet up with some old American friends on this trip, including one old hot rodder who was suitably impressed, not to mention surprised at our trains age. "It works," he said.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 1:02:49 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
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Station,Passenger
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52
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0
Title:
DB 403 Class ICE, Edited Version, Frankfurt Hbf
Description:
Heres one of the newer Classes of ICE introduced around the time of my first visit to Germany in 1998. At the time, the Class were still in testing, but now they have been in service for many years. Although there isnt a high-speed line in Germany yet that can accommodate their full 330Km/h (205 m.p.h.) cruising speed, they still get to run quite fast, up to at least 250Km/h on most high-speed lines.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 1:03:30 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
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Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
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46
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0
Title:
DB 411 Class ICE, Edited Version, Nurnberg Hbf
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Also called the ICT for its tilting mechanism, this class of ICE can be spotted by its stubbier nose than the similar (and contemporary) Class 403.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 12:56:33 PM
Location:
Nurnberg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
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49
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0
Title:
DB Class 111, Edited Version, Nurnberg Hbf
Description:
Believe it or not, the old DB Class 111 electrics from the 1970s, immortalized in Railroad Tycoon 2 and many other things, are still in service. This one was at Nurnberg (Nuremberg) Hauptbahnhof.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 12:53:30 PM
Location:
Nurnberg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
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64
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0
Title:
DB 440812-6, Edited Version, Nurnberg Hbf
Description:
Although DB are famous for their ICE high-speed trains and respectable Intercities and Eurocities, local services worked by EMUs are still more in abundance. Here a Class 440 EMU, #440812-6, arrives in Nurnberg Hbf. In recent years, local-specific paint schemes have been given up in favor of all-red schemes not dissimilar to those used on Intercities (although the coaching stock on elite locomotive hauled trains and ICEs remains white with a red stripe).
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 12:57:44 PM
Location:
Nurnberg, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
Locomotives:
DB 440812-6(Electric M.U.)
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92
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0
Title:
Deutsche Bahn Office Building
Description:
I originally meant this to be a generic shot of some of Frankfurts modern buildings, but in fact this is also rail-related. That skyscraper is actually an office building used by Deutsche Bahn, and the red DB loco is visible close to the roof on the left.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
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4/17/2012 1:08:45 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
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Locomotives:
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62
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0
Title:
Frankfurt Hbf, Edited Version
Description:
I first got to see Frankfurts impressive Hauptbahnhof in 1998, and it still looks more or less the same. It naturally hosts a lot of ICEs and other express trains, so its fun to watch trains here. The trainshed is also spectacular.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 1:01:59 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger
Locomotives:
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45
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0
Title:
Frankfurt Hbf, Picture 2, Edited Version
Description:
The steam-era beauty of Frankfurt Hbf is to be seen everywhere, even in little details like this clock. More impressive is that this station survived World War II, although Im sure it had to have been rebuilt (I dont know all the history of that).
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
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4/17/2012 1:04:58 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
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Station,Passenger
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47
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0
Title:
Frankfurt Hbf, Picture 5
Description:
Heres a lucky shot that I got of my ICE (the one my friend was impressed by) pulling in.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
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4/17/2012 1:13:10 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
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Station,Passenger,Action
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45
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0
Title:
Frankfurt Hbf, Picture 6
Description:
Heres a shot that I like better than Picture 5, although I chose to upload both anyway.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
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4/17/2012 1:22:34 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Station,Passenger,Action
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52
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0
Title:
Frankfurt Tram, Edited Version
Description:
I took this just outside of Franfkurt Hbf. I dont know much about the Frankfurt tram system, but because I had a layover I chose to shoot some photos anyway.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 1:06:00 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Transit,Passenger,Action
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41
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0
Title:
Frankfurt Tram, Picture 3, Edited Version
Description:
This was the tram in the background in Picture 1. This appears to be a TUI advertising livery, as most of the trams I saw had one advertising livery or another.
Photo Date:
9/1/2011
Upload Date:
4/17/2012 1:06:54 PM
Location:
Frankfurt, DE
Author:
Jon Searles
Categories:
Transit,Passenger
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Views:
39
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0
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