DRB Class 19.10
| Industry | Railway |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany |
| Products | Steam locomotives |
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (December 2021) |
The steam-powered locomotive designated as number 19 1001 represented a German express train steam engine operated by the Deutsche Reichsbahn throughout the Second World War era. Constructed by Henschel under factory number 25000, this streamlined prototype was an experimental model incorporating an innovative design whereby each driving axle was powered individually by its own steam motor—a concept more typically associated with electric traction systems. This configuration involved four driving axles, each equipped with a dedicated steam motor, highlighting advanced engineering for that period.
Following the conclusion of hostilities, the locomotive was located near Göttingen and was ordered by American occupation authorities to be returned to the manufacturer for restoration work. Upon completion of repairs, it underwent a brief trial run between Kassel and Wabern. Due to its unique design and technological significance, the U.S. Army arranged for the transfer of locomotive number 19 1001 to the United States. Commencing in March of 1946, it was displayed at Fort Monroe in Virginia alongside the class 52 condensing locomotive number 2006 and subsequently utilized for various test operations in America.
For enthusiasts interested in scale models, a detailed five-inch replica is available at this website: https://www.radingspoor.nl/?cat=43
References
- Template:Hütter-01bis45
- Troche, Horst (2007). 19 1001 - Die Stromlinien-Schnellzuglokomotive der Deutschen Reichsbahn mit Einzelachsantrieb (in Deutsch). Eisenbahn-Kurier-Verlag.
- Template:Weisbrod-EFA1.1
External links
Template:Steam-loco-stub Template:Germany-rail-transport-stub