Invention and Engineering

DR 18 201

The German express locomotive, number 18 201 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in East Germany, appeared in 1960–61 at Meiningen Steam Locomotive Works as a conversion of the Henschel-Wegmann train locomotive 61 002, the tender from 44 468 and parts of H 45 024 and Class 41. It is the fastest operational steam locomotive in the world.

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• ▸GWR 7800 Class 7822 Foxcote Manor
• ▸Gordon Covell
• ▸Beyer, Peacock and Company

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