Railway Rolling Stock - Germany: Illustrated Books - Overviews (1/2)

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.

Pages of the book "Loks der Deutschen Bundesbahn - 1949-1993"

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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Author:	Heinrich Petersen
Details:	128 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 in (20.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	118 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Transpress (D, 2019)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613715882

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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Author:	Thomas Estler
Details:	128 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 in (20.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	11 b&w and 113 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Transpress (D, 2015)
Series:	Typenkompass
ISBN:	9783613715066

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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Author:	Stefan Friesenegger
Details:	192 pages, 7.3 x 4.7 x 0.71 in (18.5 x 12 x 1.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	90 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	GeraMond Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783956134593

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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Author:	Reiner Preuss
Details:	128 pages, 8.25 x 6.7 in (21 x 17 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	74 b&w and 124 color photos, 15 drawings
Language:	German
Publisher:	Transpress (D, 2013)
ISBN:	9783613714649

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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Author:	Andreas Knipping
Details:	256 pages, 11.8 x 8.1 x 0.75 in (30 x 20.5 x 1.9 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	300+ photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	EK-Verlag GmbH (D, 2015)
Series:	EK-Baureihenbibliothek
ISBN:	9783844660203

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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Author:	Thomas Estler
Details:	304 pages, 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.91 in (29.5 x 25 x 2.3 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	314 b&w and 256 color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Transpress (D, 2023)
ISBN:	9783613716902

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.

Pages of the book "Lokomotiven: Die wichtigsten deutschen Baureihen von den Anfängen bis heute"

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Author:	Udo Bols
Details:	144 pages, 11 x 9 in (28 x 24 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	290 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Verlag Podszun (D, 2003)
ISBN:	9783861333289