Experience the electric train operations of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in our photo database. Our image collection documents the socialist era of rail transport in the GDR—from the arduous reconstruction and progressive electrification of lines to the successful series-production locomotives from Hennigsdorf.
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Locomotive 109 048, sporting a fresh coat of paint, appeared with its local train at Velgast station on March 31, 1992. Photo: Hans-Rudolf Rappelt.
| Series | Numbers | built | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E 11 / BR 211 / 109 | E 11 001–045, 211 046–096 | 1961–1976 | Express Train Locomotive |
| E 42 / BR 242 / 142 | E 42 001–151, 242 152–292 | 1962–1976 | Freight and Passenger Locomotive |
| BR 212 / BR 112.0 | 212 001–005, 112 006–040 | 1982–1991 | Later 160-km/h version |
| BR 112.1 | 112 146–190 | 1992–1993 | The series-production locomotives built for DB |
| BR 243 / BR 143 | 243 001–005, 243 006–658 | 1982–1991 | The Backbone of the DR’s Electrification |
| BR 250 / BR 155 | 250 001–003 (Vorserie), 250 004–273 (Series) | 1974–1984 | “Stromcontainer” |
| E 251 / BR 251 / 171 | E 251 001–015 | 1965 | For the 50-Hz Rübelandbahn island grid |
| BR 252 / BR 156 | 252 001–004 | 1991 | The GDR’s last electric locomotive design / LEW |