- DRG locomotive types
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Table of locomotive types Letters Locomotive type (German) Locomotive type (English) Classes S Schnellzuglokomotive Express train locomotive 01 to 19 P Personenzuglokomotive Passenger train locomotive 20 to 39 G Güterzuglokomotive Goods train locomotive 40 to 59 St Schnellzugtenderlok Fast train tank locomotive 60 to 79 Pt Personenzugtenderlok Passenger train tank locomotive Gt Güterzugtenderlok Goods train tank locomotive 80 to 96 Z Zahnradlokomotive Cog locomotive 97 L Lokalbahnlokomotive Branch line locomotive 98 K Schmalspurlokomotiven Narrow gauge locomotive 99 The locomotive type (Gattungszeichen) of a German steam locomotive was a secondary classification system introduced after 1924 by the Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft (DRG) and comprised four parts:
- A letter from the table to the right, that specified the type of locomotive (express train engine, passenger train locomotive, etc.).
- A number, usually two-digit, the first digit indicating the number of coupled axles and the second the total number of axles on the locomotive. Tender axles were not included.
- The permitted axle load in tonnes was given next, after a full stop separating it from the preceding axle information.
- If parts of the locomotive exceeded the loading gauge, this was indicated with a triangle over the axle load (see photo below right). If this was simply a removable chimney fitting, this was indicated with an additional bar above the point of the triangle (photo below left).
Example: A DRG Class 01 express train locomotive had the following type classification: S36.20. That meant: Express train locomotive (Schnellzuglokomotive) with 3 coupled axles, a total of 6 axles and an axle load of 20 tonnes
It was intended to use this type classification system for electric locomotives as well. But because electric locomotives could be used for any duty, this plan was given up.
The primary classification system was based on class numbers which, in the case of steam locomotives ran from 01-99 (see table, right hand column).
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Type plate on a DRG Class 01 steam locomotive
Literature
- K-E. Maedel/ A. Gottwald: Deutsche Dampflokomotiven, Transpressverlag, ISBN 3-344-70912-7
- Harald Vogelsang: Die Fahrzeuge und Anlagen des Eisenbahnmuseums Bochum-Dahlhausen, ISBN 3-921700-99-X
See also
External links
- There is an English-language discussion forum at Railways of Germany
German locomotive classification and lists German locomotive classification and numbering Lists of German locomotives and railcars Lists of Länderbahn (state railway) locomotives and railcars Baden · Bavaria · Mecklenburg · Oldenburg · Palatine · Prussia · Saxony · Württemberg · Alsace-LorraineCategories:- Rail transport in Germany
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- Deutsche Reichsbahn-Gesellschaft locomotives
- Locomotive classification systems
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