Steam locomotive class 01.10 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (DRG
1937-1949).
■ Streamlined fairing for locomotive and tender
■ Model in red livery
■ With five-axle tender type 2'3 T 38
WHAT IF...?
In the years 1939/40, 55 three-cylinder locomotives of the class
01.10 were built for the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Due to the fact that
the locomotive had a streamlined fairing, it was possible to
drastically reduce the air resistance already in the wind tunnel.
Driving tests confirmed the assumption that the locomotives could
easily reach 150 km/h. The effective tractive force on the hook was
also increased by almost 50%. Therefore, red paintwork would have
been perfectly feasible on some locomotives.
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