Locomotive diesel - RDT: libri illustrati di storia e guide

Die Baureihe V 100 der Deutschen Reichsbahn (Band 1) - Entwicklung, Technik und Umbauten

The diesel locomotive series V 100 (from 1970: series 110) is still one of the most prominent locomotive series of the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Between 1966 and 1985, a total of almost 1, 150 machines in various technical designs were manufactured at the locomotive construction company Elektrotechnische Werke "Hans Beimler" in Hennigsdorf, after extensive tests with three prototype locomotives.
The introduction of the V 100 marked the replacement of steam traction in light to medium-heavy passenger and freight train service, including the series 38.2-3, 38.10-40, 55.16-22 and 57.10-40.

The development and operational history of the V 100 series is covered in detail in two volumes. This volume 1 is devoted to the technical development, construction, testing of the advance locomotives and series production.
The various design variants of the V 100 (series 108, 111, 112, 114, 115 and 1998) as well as the conversions at Alstom and Adtranz in the 1990s are also described in detail.

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Die V 300-Familie der Deutschen Reichsbahn (Band 2) - Einsätze bei DR, DB AG, NE-Bahnen und im Ausland

While volume 1 is dedicated to the history of the V 300 locomotive family, the technology, the numerous modifications and countless differences in detail, volume 2 focuses on the locomotives' homes and operations at DR and DB AG.
The numerous locomotives that have now been sold to private railway companies in Germany and those that remain abroad are also presented in detail.
A large set of statistics with the delivery and whereabouts data of all locomotives and much more round off volume 2.

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Unterwegs mit der Taigatrommel - Die Reichsbahn-V 200 in Ostthüringen

In the summer of 1994, the use of the DR-V 200 in East Thuringia ended. From 1970 onwards, it was known as the 120 series and from 1992 as the 220 series, and was quickly given the name "Taiga Drum" due to its original, extremely loud noise level.
Initially hardly noticed by railway enthusiasts due to its idiosyncratic appearance, the fan base of the rustic, robust freight train locomotive, which was very popular with the staff, grew quickly.
After German reunification at the latest, the now aging machines were among the absolute favorites of many railway enthusiasts.

The volume recalls the great era of the V 200 in East Thuringia and the neighboring West Saxony in impressive black and white images and color photographs.
Experience the unforgettable DR-V 200 again in the local railway depots, on the routes between the Saale and Elster valleys and the Altenburg region, in the Vogtland and the Thuringian Oberland, as well as on the legendary works railway of the former SDAG Wismut, where the use of the last "drums" only ended in 2001.

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