Story
This unique engine was build out of a few other locomotives: 61 002, 44 468 and H45 024. Purpose was to create an engine capable of speeds of at least 160 km/h to perform tests with high speed passenger cars. Nowdays it is the fastest steamlocomotive in working condition.
Technical details
Series | 18 201 |
Set-up | 2'C1' (4-6-2) |
Length | 25145 mm |
Diameter driving wheels | 2300 mm |
Weight full | 172 ton |
Overheated area | 84 m2 |
Grate area | 4 m2 |
Gear | Heusinger |
Cilinders | 3: 520x660 mm |
Fuel capacity | oil: 13,5 m³ |
Water capacity | 34 m3 |
Power | 1581 kWi |
History
Date | Event | Owner | Series | Identification |
---|---|---|---|---|
1960 | Build for | Deutsche Reichsbahn | 18 201 | / 18 201 |
1968 | Renumbered by | Deutsche Reichsbahn | 18 201 | / 02 0201-0 |
1994 | Take over by | Deutsche Bahn AG | 18 201 | / 18 201 |
2002 | Sold to | Dampf Plus GmbH | 18 201 | / 18 201 |
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