Fleischmann 714572 Gauge N Steam locomotive 01 200 of the DB, Era III with sound

Steam locomotive 01 200 of the German Federal Railway.

■ Operating condition: 1950s
■ Used in high-quality express train traffic
■ Wagner smoke deflectors
■ Clear view between boiler and chassis
■ Tender 2’2’ T 32
■ In digital operation with switchable driver’s cab and engine lighting

The two-cylinder machines of the 01 series are considered to be the first express train locomotives that were built according to the standard construction program. The first construction batches were equipped with leading wheels with a diameter of 800 mm and approved for 120 km/h. From 01 102, leading wheels with a diameter of 1,000 mm and reinforced brakes were used, which meant that the maximum permitted speed could be increased to 130 km/h. The heyday of the 01 series began with the 1934 summer timetable. The performance achieved in those years was a challenge for the machines and the staff. After the Second World War, such performance was only achieved again by electric locomotives and large diesel locomotives.
Henschel delivered the 01 200 locomotive to the Hof depot in 1937 and it was also used on the inclined plane in front of express and fast trains between Bamberg and Hof.