Riding on one of these is almost like flying business class on a jetliner.
I'd hate to be the guy who maintains the catenary.
These V160 series diesel hydraulic locomotives have been around since the 60's and still provide reliable service to this day.
This train is named after the city of "Schwäbisch Hall". The tower in the background is the "Messeturm" (Expo Tower).
This was the first "AC" traction motor locomotive type built for DB.
It was very cold and windy that morning. Inside the train though it was toasty warm.
Modern Class 23 mogul leans into the curve with 3 coaches full of ecstatic railfans.
Photographers' special freight.
Staying at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof.
