Locomotives à vapeur - DDR : livres - histoire et types

East German Steam in the 1970s

During the 1970s steam locomotives still played a big part in the operation of train services on the Deutsche Reichsbahn in the German Democratic Republic. On the main lines steam still worked a lot of important passenger services, including the express trains between Berlin and Dresden, as well as a lot of freight traffic.
Steam was also responsible for most of the trains on the surviving narrow gauge lines - some of which can still be seen in action today.

Despite being behind the Iron Curtain, East Germany was probably the easiest of those countries to take train photographs without being arrested - particularly if you went on a tour organised by one of the British enthusiast clubs.
These images were captured on trips such as these and, while not being welcomed with open arms, visitors were at least allowed quite a lot of freedom.

Featuring many of the different locomotives and trains that could be seen in East Germany in the 1970s, George Woods presents a fascinating and illuminating selection of photographs sure to interest any steam enthusiast.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	George Woods
Présentation :	96 pages, 23.5 x 16.5 x 1.5 cm, broché
Illustration :	180 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	anglais
Editeur :	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2017)
ISBN :	9781445671338

Dampflokomotiven der Deutschen Reichsbahn 1965-1990

On October 29, 1988, an era came to an end in Germany: the freight steam locomotive 50 3559 pulled the last scheduled steam train on standard gauge tracks, thus ending a 153-year era.
The fact that this historic train took its last breath under the aegis of the Deutsche Reichsbahn is of course no coincidence. Rather, the German steam engines experienced their last great heyday in the GDR.

Pages du livre "Dampflokomotiven der Deutschen Reichsbahn 1965-1990"

In this book by Wolfgang Fiegenbaum and Burkhard Wollny, the irretrievably lost steam train atmosphere is brought back to life.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Burkhard Wollny, Wolfgang Fiegenbaum
Présentation :	176 pages, 24 x 30.5 cm, relié
Illustration :	98 photos en N&B et 64 en couleurs
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	Transpress (D, 2018)
ISBN :	9783613715660

Die Baureihe 50.40 - Die Neubau-Güterzuglokomotive der Deutschen Reichsbahn

The delivery of the 50 4088 to the Deutsche Reichsbahn on December 28, 1960 marked the end of new steam locomotive construction in the GDR.
These machines served their purpose quite reliably for around 20 years. The 50.40 series was mainly used in the northern districts, with only a few machines also operating briefly in more southern locations.

Due to the high maintenance requirements for the sheet metal frames and the progressive change in traction, the locomotives were quickly taken out of service at the beginning of the 1980s. Some were sold to various companies as heating locomotives.
The book highlights the remarkable innovations of the 50.40 series, which has many similarities with the new 23/35.10 series. The operational history and life stories are covered in detail by the specialist authors Dietmar Schlegel and Gerald Groß in this series book.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Dietmar Schlegel, Gerald Groß
Présentation :	192 pages, 29.5 x 21 x 2 cm, relié
Illustration :	285 photos et dessins
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	EK-Verlag GmbH (D, 2022)
Série :	EK-Baureihenbibliothek
ISBN :	9783844660494

Die Baureihe 52.80 - Die Reko-52 der Deutschen Reichsbahn

The "Reko-52" is one of the most famous German locomotives and is also well known to many railway enthusiasts internationally.
It originally comes from the legendary "war locomotive" of the 52 series from the Second World War, one of the most frequently built steam locomotives in the world with over 6300 examples, which was used in many countries.
The German Reichsbahn of the GDR significantly improved 200 examples of this war locomotive as part of its reconstruction program and converted them into more powerful, modern machines, which led to the creation of the Rekolok series 52.80.
This robust and popular machine proved its worth until the end of scheduled steam locomotive use at the DR in 1988. In 2012, an impressive 120 examples were still preserved worldwide, some of them even operational.

In this edition, a team of renowned specialist authors presents the creation and use of the original types, the DR conversions and the actual reconstruction program of the Class 52.
Insight into the use in various railway depots, extensive statistical data and an overview of preserved locomotives complete this comprehensive work.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Dietmar Schlegel, Dirk Lenhard, Andreas Stange
Présentation :	288 pages, 29.5 x 21 x 2 cm, relié
Illustration :	400 photos et dessins
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	EK-Verlag GmbH (D, 2023)
Série :	EK-Baureihenbibliothek
ISBN :	9783844660586

Die Reko-50 der Deutschen Reichsbahn - Die Baureihen 50.35-37 und 50.50

The reconstruction of the 50 series in 1957 marked the most extensive modernization program of steam locomotives in German locomotive history at the Deutsche Reichsbahn. The term "Rekolokomotive" has since become firmly anchored in the vocabulary of the DR and railway literature.
A total of 208 of these locomotives were reconstructed by 1962, of which 72 were later given an oil-fired main firing system. For over three decades, the Reko-50, mainly in the Rbd Magdeburg, and the oil-fired machines in the Schwerin and Greifswald directorates played a crucial role in freight transport.

In addition to their use in freight transport, these locomotives were of course also used in passenger transport. Volume 40 of the "Eisenbahn-Bildarchiv" series presents around 100 first-class photographs from the series' 30-year operational history, particularly from the first two decades.
The 50.35-37 series officially ended steam locomotive use on the DR's standard gauge lines in 1988. This book is a worthy monument to a steam locomotive series that is elegant, robust and popular with staff.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Hans Müller
Présentation :	96 pages, 17 x 23.5 x 1.3 cm, relié
Illustration :	100 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	EK-Verlag GmbH (D, 2009)
Série :	Eisenbahn-Bildarchiv (40)
ISBN :	9783882553796

Mit Volldampf durch Sachsen - Eine Dampfreise durch Sachsen im letzten Jahrzehnt der DDR

In the 1980s, Saxony was one of the last steam locomotive refuges of the German Reichsbahn of the GDR. Oliver Bräuer experienced this time and captured it in pictures. On his excursions, he not only took photos in the classic 35mm format, but also in high-quality medium format photography. He photographed in both color and black and white.

The author has compiled an illustrated book from his extensive archive that allows us to relive the end of the steam era in Saxony. Together with the readers, he takes an authentic journey through Saxony at that time.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Oliver Bräuer
Présentation :	144 pages, 27 x 23.5 x 1.4 cm, relié
Illustration :	130 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	Transpress (D, 2022)
ISBN :	9783613716377

Moderne Dampfloks nach 1945 - Neubau, Reko, Umbau, Generalreparatur

After the Second World War, Germany experienced a brief renaissance in the field of steam locomotive construction. Until the early 1960s, both the German Bundesbahn and the German Reichsbahn of the GDR invested in the new development or expensive upgrading of steam locomotives to the most modern standards. Even some West German private railways acquired steam locomotives at this time.

Pages du livre "Moderne Dampfloks nach 1945 - Neubau, Reko, Umbau, Generalreparatur"

This volume presents a comprehensive presentation of modern German steam locomotive technology after 1945. In a compact overview, the reader learns which vehicles were procured, modernized or reconstructed almost simultaneously in East and West.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Lothar Weber
Présentation :	144 pages, 24.5 x 17.5 x 1.6 cm, relié
Illustration :	150 photos
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	Transpress (D, 2023)
ISBN :	9783613716926

Reichsbahn-Dampf - zwischen Wende und Bahnreform

1989 was the year of change for the GDR - the golden age of scheduled steam travel began for fans of steam operations. For many, this also brought with it a new experience: unlimited photography in the GDR in all places where you wanted to take out your camera or set up your tripod.

Pages du livre "Reichsbahn-Dampf - zwischen Wende und Bahnreform"

30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, Edward H. Broekhuizen recalls these times that made the impossible possible. During the numerous scheduled steam train events on his photo safari through the former GDR and the new federal states, he took irreplaceable color photographs, the most beautiful of which are presented in this illustrated book.

Caractéristiques

Auteur :	Edward H. Broekhuizen
Présentation :	176 pages, 26.5 x 23 cm, relié
Illustration :	200 photos en N&B et en couleurs
Langue :	allemand
Editeur :	Transpress (D, 2019)
ISBN :	9783613715950