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Title: |
218206-1 |
Description: |
Bw Trier |
Photo Date: |
11/24/2001 Upload Date: 1/26/2007 6:33:03 PM |
Location: |
Trier, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218206-1(UNKNOWN) |
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161 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218208-7 + 364538-9 |
Description: |
Train from Leipzig has just arrived at Chemnitz Hbf. The station pilot shunter will release the locomotive for its return trip to Leipzig. |
Photo Date: |
9/27/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:42:19 PM |
Location: |
Chemnitz, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218208-7(UNKNOWN) DB 364538-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
141 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218217-8 |
Description: |
Koblenz Carriage sidings. |
Photo Date: |
3/1/2003 Upload Date: 5/9/2007 8:37:10 AM |
Location: |
Koblenz, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218217-8(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
223 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218218-6 |
Description: |
Just arrived at Hannover Hbf from Bad Harzburg |
Photo Date: |
12/6/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 8:55:41 AM |
Location: |
Hannover, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218218-6(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
169 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218222-8 |
Description: |
Frankfurt Sud |
Photo Date: |
4/26/2005 Upload Date: 1/4/2007 8:46:28 PM |
Location: |
Frankfurt, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218222-8(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
166 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218226-9 |
Description: |
Last week of loco-hauled services through here. New replacement diesel unit stands at right for route training. |
Photo Date: |
12/2/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 8:45:16 AM |
Location: |
Wiebelsbach-Heubach, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218226-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
139 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218229-3 |
Description: |
About to depart on the 7 hour long cross-country journey to Freiburg im Breisgau. |
Photo Date: |
5/20/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:34:03 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218229-3(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
153 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218240-0 + 218288-9 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
12/2/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 8:45:57 AM |
Location: |
Wiebelsbach-Heubach, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218240-0(UNKNOWN) DB 218288-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
166 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218240-0 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
12/2/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 8:45:40 AM |
Location: |
Wiebelsbach-Heubach, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218240-0(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
138 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218304-4 |
Description: |
Outside the ill-fated semi-roundhouse at Bw Nurnberg 1. |
Photo Date: |
4/7/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:37:38 PM |
Location: |
Nurnberg, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218304-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
189 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218304-4 |
Description: |
Waiting to work a service north to Hof once the train arrives from Munich with an electric locomotive. |
Photo Date: |
5/5/2003 Upload Date: 12/26/2006 8:44:29 PM |
Location: |
Regensburg, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218304-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
176 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218317-6 |
Description: |
On a southern Bavaria service, this was one of the last 3 class members to work in the Blue/Beige livery. |
Photo Date: |
5/20/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:34:35 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218317-6(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
177 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218354-9 |
Description: |
Just arrived at Munchen Hbf from Muhldorf(Oberbay) |
Photo Date: |
5/20/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:35:08 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218354-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
159 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218359-8 |
Description: |
Night stop at Hof en route from Leipzig to Munich. |
Photo Date: |
12/1/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 6:19:05 PM |
Location: |
Hof, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218359-8(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
154 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DB 218 361-4 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/22/2003 Upload Date: 12/18/2021 9:32:02 AM |
Location: |
Saarbrucken, DE |
Author: |
Steve Pappas |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218361-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
118 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DB 218 363-0 with a 363 class switcher and a 110 class electric |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
3/22/2003 Upload Date: 12/18/2021 9:32:18 AM |
Location: |
Saarbrucken, DE |
Author: |
Steve Pappas |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218363-0(UNKNOWN) DB 365117-1(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
128 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218367-1 |
Description: |
Koblenz Carriage sidings |
Photo Date: |
3/1/2003 Upload Date: 5/9/2007 8:37:35 AM |
Location: |
Koblenz, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218367-1(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
219 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218368-9 |
Description: |
Seen at Boppard with the short but steeply inclined branch service to Emmelshausen. |
Photo Date: |
3/1/2003 Upload Date: 5/9/2007 8:40:10 AM |
Location: |
Boppard, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218368-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
238 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218373-9 |
Description: |
Pushing the train out to Hanau. |
Photo Date: |
12/2/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 6:34:03 PM |
Location: |
Babenhausen(Hess), DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218373-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
169 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218373-9 |
Description: |
Powering from the rear on a Hanau bound train. |
Photo Date: |
12/2/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 6:33:49 PM |
Location: |
Babenhausen(Hess), DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218373-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
159 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218380-4 |
Description: |
Train from Cuxhaven leaving Hamburg-Harburg for Hamburg Hbf. |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2004 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 6:46:31 PM |
Location: |
Hamburg-Harburg, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218380-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
198 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218385-3 |
Description: |
Bw Nurnberg 1 |
Photo Date: |
7/4/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:38:10 PM |
Location: |
Nurnberg, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218385-3(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
161 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218399-4 |
Description: |
Calls at Elmshorn en route to Westerland(Sylt) |
Photo Date: |
12/5/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 6:19:45 PM |
Location: |
Elmshorn, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218399-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
171 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218400-0 + 218422-4 |
Description: |
18.54 arrival from Munich, bound for Zurich. Changes power to a Swiss electric locomotive at Lindau. |
Photo Date: |
8/25/2003 Upload Date: 12/31/2006 1:32:37 PM |
Location: |
Buchloe, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218400-0(UNKNOWN) DB 218422-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
162 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218402-6 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/1/1995 Upload Date: 1/24/2007 7:37:43 PM |
Location: |
Lindau, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218402-6(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
186 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Light Power |
Description: |
Why I like railfaning the suburbs |
Photo Date: |
6/14/2013 Upload Date: 7/6/2013 1:10:37 AM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 218418-2(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
87 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Swiss EC |
Description: |
At the end of the run |
Photo Date: |
6/12/2013 Upload Date: 7/5/2013 9:48:47 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 218423-2(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
94 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
RE |
Description: |
With a diesel |
Photo Date: |
6/10/2013 Upload Date: 7/5/2013 12:52:25 AM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 218433-1(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
98 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Diesel on a Regio |
Description: |
There havent been as many standard trains for REgio this trip |
Photo Date: |
8/16/2015 Upload Date: 9/12/2016 10:23:34 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 2184331(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
95 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218434-9 |
Description: |
Cuxhaven Station |
Photo Date: |
3/11/2004 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 6:44:37 PM |
Location: |
Cuxhaven, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218434-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
170 Comments: 0 |
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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: |
166 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218437-2 |
Description: |
Stabled on Bw Munchen 1, Hbf depot. |
Photo Date: |
5/4/2003 Upload Date: 12/26/2006 8:32:49 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218437-2(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
160 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218443-0 + 218473-7 |
Description: |
Pair of "rabbits" (note the exhaust stacks) reverse down onto a Munich bound train from Zurich. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1995 Upload Date: 1/24/2007 7:37:59 PM |
Location: |
Lindau, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218443-0(UNKNOWN) DB 218473-7(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
188 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218473-7 |
Description: |
Zurich to Munich train. The pair of 218's replace a Swiss electric loco here at Lindau. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1995 Upload Date: 1/24/2007 7:38:16 PM |
Location: |
Lindau, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218473-7(UNKNOWN) DB 218443-0(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
193 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218473-7 + 218443-0 |
Description: |
Lindau station stabling point. |
Photo Date: |
6/1/1995 Upload Date: 1/24/2007 7:38:29 PM |
Location: |
Lindau, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218473-7(UNKNOWN) DB 218443-0(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
162 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DB 218 455-4 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/1/1986 Upload Date: 7/25/2012 9:00:52 AM |
Location: |
Kaufbueren, DE |
Author: |
Dick Leonhardt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218455-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
215 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
The Second Excursion |
Description: |
Arriving to change ends. |
Photo Date: |
5/26/2017 Upload Date: 3/20/2018 7:53:17 PM |
Location: |
Heigenbr¿¦cken, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Steam,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 2184604(UNKNOWN) CFL 5519(2-10-0) |
Views: |
239 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Two Trains |
Description: |
One a steam excursion one a regular IC |
Photo Date: |
5/26/2017 Upload Date: 3/20/2018 7:54:58 PM |
Location: |
Heigenbr¿¦cken, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 2184604(UNKNOWN) DB 1010784(Bo-Bo Type Electric) |
Views: |
238 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218468-7 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
6/1/1995 Upload Date: 1/24/2007 7:37:20 PM |
Location: |
Lindau, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218468-7(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
167 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218470-3 + 218475-2 |
Description: |
Rabbits ready to run for southern Bavaria! |
Photo Date: |
5/4/2003 Upload Date: 12/26/2006 8:33:05 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218470-3(UNKNOWN) DB 218475-2(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
165 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DB 218 472-9 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
4/1/1986 Upload Date: 7/25/2012 9:04:43 AM |
Location: |
Kaufbueren, DE |
Author: |
Dick Leonhardt |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218472-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
197 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Meeting |
Description: |
On the causeway |
Photo Date: |
8/20/2015 Upload Date: 9/13/2016 9:41:36 PM |
Location: |
Munich, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 2184838(UNKNOWN) SBB 4213716(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
160 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218498-4 |
Description: |
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Photo Date: |
12/2/2005 Upload Date: 1/1/2007 8:46:16 AM |
Location: |
Wiebelsbach-Heubach, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218498-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
140 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
Diesel |
Description: |
Do Not Board This Train |
Photo Date: |
6/9/2017 Upload Date: 1/16/2018 2:38:27 AM |
Location: |
Stuttgart, DE |
Author: |
Jonathan Hinely |
Categories: |
Roster,RollingStock,Station,Passenger,Action |
Locomotives: |
DB 2188308(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
136 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218902-5 + 218906-6 |
Description: |
Two of the former gas Turbine "Rabbits" on their home depot of Stendal. |
Photo Date: |
11/8/2003 Upload Date: 1/8/2007 3:24:50 PM |
Location: |
Stendal, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218902-5(UNKNOWN) DB 218906-6(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
143 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
218906-6 |
Description: |
Former gas turbine loco at Baunschweig depot. |
Photo Date: |
10/12/2002 Upload Date: 1/29/2007 6:39:48 PM |
Location: |
Braunschweig, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 218906-6(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
153 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
219042-9 |
Description: |
Withdrawn and sad looking U-Boot at Aw Chemnitz on the occasion of the last Open Day. |
Photo Date: |
9/28/2002 Upload Date: 5/8/2007 9:24:47 PM |
Location: |
Chemnitz, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 219042-9(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
130 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
219049-4 |
Description: |
Awaiting the cutters torch at Chemnitz Works with some sisters, a 204 and a 216. |
Photo Date: |
9/28/2002 Upload Date: 5/8/2007 9:25:18 PM |
Location: |
Chemnitz, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 219049-4(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
124 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
219050-3 |
Description: |
Leipzig bound train. |
Photo Date: |
1/13/2002 Upload Date: 1/26/2007 8:03:04 PM |
Location: |
Neunhofen, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
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Locomotives: |
DB 219050-3(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
186 Comments: 0 |
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Title: |
DB 219055-1 |
Description: |
Regional train approaches Neustadt. |
Photo Date: |
9/18/1998 Upload Date: 12/18/2013 8:11:31 AM |
Location: |
Dresden Neustadt, DE |
Author: |
Mark Davies |
Categories: |
Roster |
Locomotives: |
DB 219055-1(UNKNOWN) |
Views: |
98 Comments: 0 |
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