European Railroad Discussion > vintage diesels in Germany

Hi,

at first you see the 221 145 from the former DB - Railway in Germany. A few of the between 1962-65 ever built 50 unit are survived in pirvat railroad service throghout Europe. The shown 145 is a fresh rebuilt engine by Netinera in Neustrelitz that wait for a new owner. It was show on the Innotrans Fair in Berlin last September to demonstrate the competence of this facility.
For more information look here: http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB-Baureihe_V_200.1

Second one is the "European - F" unit. A in Sweden by NoHab built M 61. Last one roll out in 1965. I was be able to catch them as an drive-by-shot from a open cabwindow while riding as second driver on a Berlin-S-Bahn train. She was driving as My1155 in worktrain service. The owner is "Altmark Rail" in Germany.

Third one is a russian built 231. It was create as an freight only diesel without an extra generator for train heating. Gear ratio allow a maximum speed to 63mph (100kmh) and the primemover developed 3000hp.
The 012 is the only one in service in Germany. The others are all class 232 with a 120kmh gear ratio and heating generator.
See this unit in Berlin Ostkreuz with a ballasttrain.

Thank you - Phil from Berlin, Germany

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Thank you Phil, excellent pictures!

I did not realize you actually got occasionally Nohab Mys in Berlin. I bet the class 231 in those original red colors looks very interesting to many of us.

Love the Chicago Great Western inspired paint scheme on 1155.

Can almost hear the EMD 567 sounds... :)

Really nice collection, always like a Ludmilla.....