Railway Rolling Stock - Germany: Illustrated Books - Overviews

German Railways (Part 1) - Locomotives & Multiple Units of Deutsche Bahn (6th Edition)

The complete guide to all locomotives and multiple units in service with Germany's former state railway operator, Deutsche Bahn. This 2018 edition has been completely revised and is fully updated. It includes:
- A brief historical background to the railways of Germany.
- Detailed fleet lists of all locomotives & multiple units in service.
- A general overview of the organisation and structure of Deutsche Bahn and its position within the German railway network today.
- Detailed maps of the German railway network.
- An explanation of the DB numbering scheme, widely used as a standard in many areas of Europe, and how it has been adopted within the European Vehicle Numbering scheme.
- Livery information.
- Depot allocations.
- Technical data for every class of locomotive and multiple unit.
- Full lists of former DB steam, diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units that are now preserved.
- Self-propelled departmental vehicles and internal user locomotives.
- Over 70 colour illustrations.
- An extensive list of locomotive and multiple unit builders
- A glossary of useful railway-themed terms in German and English.

This book has been compiled and updated by Today's Railways editorial consultant, Brian Garvin. It is the result of many years of ongoing original research and has been compiled through countless visits to Germany and with the assistance of many contacts within the German railway industry. It is the most comprehensive guide to the rolling stock operated by Germany's former state operator.

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German Traction

Germany, by its very location and size, is host to a vast number of different traction types. The main operator is DB, and they run huge numbers of both freight and passenger workings that still have locomotive haulage.

On the passenger side, most main regional centres retain loco-hauled workings, ranging from Class 111s to Class 143s and Class 146s, with the InterCity work operated by Class 101 electric locomotives.
A lot of the express passenger workings have gone over to ICE units. There are also still some diesel locomotive diagrams, mostly in the hands of the Class 218 locomotives based mainly around Ulm and also Munich.

On the freight side, there are vast numbers of workings operated by both DB and by a large number of private firms.
The main DB locomotives used are the Class 185 TRAXX locomotives and also the Class 145 and 152 locomotives, while there are still some big diesels to be seen, most notably the Class 232 locomotives, known as Ludmillas.

Upon reunification of Germany, a lot of the former East German locomotives started to appear in the West and vice versa and the enthusiast is always guaranteed to see a wide variety of locomotives in action.

This book by Andrew Cole gives an overview of the locomotives used on German railways.

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Loks der Deutschen Bundesbahn - 1949-1993 (Typenkompass)

After the Second World War, the two German state railways went their separate ways. The young Deutsche Bundesbahn managed to rejuvenate and modernize its vehicle fleet much faster than the Deutsche Reichsbahn of the GDR.

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In its tried and tested form, this Typenkompass reports on the construction, procurement and modernization of the locomotives and railcars of the German Bundesbahn from 1949 to 1993. It takes into account not only the new steam locomotive and diesel locomotive series, but also the modern diesel and electric railcars.
Each type is presented with the help of a photo, a historical description and technical data.

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Deutsche Bahndienstfahrzeuge - Seit 1948 (Typenkompass)

The railway not only needs locomotives and wagons to transport people and goods, but also special vehicles to maintain its infrastructure. These so-called railway service vehicles measure the tracks or signal currents, serve as tunnel measuring trains, help with construction work and similar tasks.
This Typenkompass presents the impressive vehicles in words and pictures.

Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and technical data.

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101 Dinge, die man über das DB Museum wissen muss

Everything you need to know about the most valuable objects, the largest and most powerful locomotives in the collection, the oldest historical model railway in the world, but also about hidden objects, curiosities or even lost places.

There are countless stories and some never-before-published images about the long history of the museum. This guide proves that the DB Museum is much more than just the oldest railway museum in the world!

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Bergsteiger - Zahnrad- & Standseilbahnen in Deutschland

They have cult status among most holidaymakers: cogwheel and funicular railways have been ensuring a sweat-free ascent to numerous German peaks for many decades.
Mostly because of the beautiful view, but sometimes also as an important means of transport, such as the "Zacke" to Degerloch in Stuttgart and the cable car to the Waldfriedhof. Although the still existing railways were modernized in the 1990s at the latest, their very own charm has been retained.

With current and many historical photos, this book provides a detailed presentation of the railways between Drachenfels and Zugspitze. A trip on these railways opens up a whole new dimension.

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Deutschlands Lokomotiven und Triebwagen - Das Verzeichnis aller deutschen Fahrzeugtypen 1925 bis 1970

This "Verzeichnis Deutscher Lokomotiven and Triebwagen" offers a comprehensive overview of the inventory of German vehicle types, which is difficult even for specialists to keep track of and is not presented in this form in the existing literature.

After the legendary first work "Maey/Born" in the 1920s and the long out of print "List of German Locomotives 1923-1963", this is the first complete list. It begins with the renumbering of the state railway locomotives in 1925 and extends for the first time to the system of computer numbers of DB and DR up to 1970.

The renowned railway historian Andreas Knipping presents for the first time an overall assessment of the historical German numbering system, which was created for the steam locomotive and had to make way for a vehicle fleet dominated by electric and diesel vehicles.
In addition to an overview of all locomotive numbers assigned by DRB, DB and DR, the book contains comprehensive data, facts and over 300 photographic vehicle portraits.

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Enzyklopädie Deutsche Loks und Triebwagen

From the 1920s to the present day, this encyclopedia offers comprehensive information for every railway enthusiast. Steam, diesel and electric locomotives as well as railcars since 1925 are described in detail here. The range extends from small narrow-gauge steam locomotives to the wartime steam locomotives of the 52 series to the legendary electric locomotives of the 103 series and the modern ICE.

In addition to the essential technical data, the reader is given an insight into the reasons for the development of certain series and their respective intended use. The presentation is illustrated by numerous pictures from past eras.

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Lokomotiven: Die wichtigsten deutschen Baureihen von den Anfängen bis heute

Embark on a journey through the history of German locomotive construction. All important series in the areas of steam, electricity and diesel are recorded and presented chronologically.
With detailed information, technical data and a wealth of illustrations, this is an excellent illustrated book and at the same time a reliable reference work.

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Loks der DB AG - seit 1994 (Typenkompass)

In this revised and updated new edition, Jan Reiners offers a compact and competent overview of the locomotives and railcars of Deutsche Bahn AG. The various series are presented in concise texts and with numerous images.

In the usual Typenkompass quality, the individual portraits of the locomotives provide not only technical facts but also information on their respective history and operational history. The subjects covered include ICE, electric locomotives, diesel locomotives and electric multiple units as well as measuring and maintenance vehicles and narrow-gauge locomotives of Deutsche Bahn AG.
Each type is presented with the help of a photo, a historical description and technical data.

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Loks der deutschen Privatbahnen - seit 1994 (Typenkompass)

Since the railway reform in 1994, private railways have always been operating on German tracks. This leads to an enormous variety that makes it difficult to keep track of everything. For this reason, specialist author and photographer Marc Dahlbeck has now taken on this topic.

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This Typenkompass contains all locomotives that are in use on German private railways. The compact reference work provides concise and competent information on development, use and technical data.
It not only allows the reader to quickly find their way around, but also to easily compare all vehicles.

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Loks und Triebwagen der Deutschen Bahn AG - seit 1994

This compact volume provides a thorough overview of the locomotives and railcars of Deutsche Bahn AG since its founding on January 1, 1994. Almost three decades ago, the German Bundesbahn (DB) and the German Reichsbahn (DR) of the GDR merged to form this new company.

In the usual transpress quality, the book presents the history and technology of all Deutsche Bahn AG locomotives, including the most important technical data. This includes all ICE types, electric locomotives, diesel locomotives, electric multiple units and narrow-gauge steam locomotives.

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Privatbahnen in Deutschland

An overview of the private railway providers of factory railways, locomotive pools, private and connecting railways in Germany is shown, some of which also operate for Deutsche Bahn AG.
All are documented with a brief biography and with their trains. The various types of locomotives are listed alphabetically with technical data, type, manufacturer, manufacturer number and year of manufacture.

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Typenatlas Deutsche Lokomotiven - Deutsche Bahn und Privatbahnen

Whether electric locomotive, diesel locomotive or small locomotive: this type atlas has them all together. Railway expert and enthusiast Michael Dostal provides a compact overview of all the series that have been in use by Deutsche Bahn and German private railways since the 1950s.
He provides competent information on development, use and technical data, thus enabling you to quickly find your way around and easily compare all locomotives.

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