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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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SVT 137 225 ab- und ausgestellt im Hauptbahnhof Leipzig Foto (07.10.2005): Alexander M. Böhm (amboehm@gmx.de)

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Historic diesel motor unit class VT137 seen in a permanent exhibition in Leipzig Hbf on April 9th, 2005. Photo by Christian Splittgerber (c.splittgerber@gmx.net)

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Historic diesel motor unit class VT137 seen in a permanent exhibition in Leipzig Hbf on April 9th, 2005. Photo by Christian Splittgerber (c.splittgerber@gmx.net)

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SVT Hamburg in Ebermannstadt, dem Anfangsort der Dampfbahn-Fränkische-Schweiz, am 30.9.95 Photo und Scan von Gideon Grimmel (wasserleiter@gmx.net)

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DRG VT137 225 Leipzig Hbf 23.07.2007 Photo: Jos Straathof

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Leipzig Hbf A historic DMU and a diesel engine once imported from Romania. Fotografiert im September 2001 von Michael Kauffmann

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Leipzig Hbf Some tracks have been replaced by a car park. Fotografiert im September 2001 von Michael Kauffmann

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SVT 137 as a special train is arriving at Ettlingen Stadt. SVT 137 als Sonderzug kommt in Ettlingen Stadt an. October 1996. Photo by Norbert Walter (n.walter@gmx.de)

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DRG SVT 137 225 in Leipzig Hbf, track 24. 2001-03-26. This is one of 13 dieselelectric two-car units which were built in 1935 and 1936 after the success of the first prototype "Fliegender Hamburger". They were used on the lines from Berlin to Hamburg, Köln, Frankfurt (Main), Stuttgart and München, where they were a lot faster than the steam trains of that time, until these express services were stopped in 1939 because of the war. Later the DR used them as inland trains, but also as "Vindobona" Berlin - Wien. The train seen here was used as a salon train for the GDR government until 1975. In 1991 it was repainted in its original colours and used for excursions throughout the 1990s. Photo: tobias b köhler

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DRG SVT 137 225 in Leipzig Hbf, track 24. 2001-03-26. Seen from a slightly lower perspective, it looks almost as if this train is ready for departure. Track 24 is not used for regular trains, so it looks like a good place to show this train, well-protected from the weather and in good view. Photo: tobias b köhler

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DRG SVT 137 225 in Leipzig Hbf, track 24, 2001-03-26 - late at night in artificial light, it looks almost like a model train. Photo: tobias b köhler

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Another view of the SVT 137 225 at Leipzig Hbf. 2001-04-26. Photo: tobias b köhler

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Another view of the SVT 137 225 at Leipzig Hbf. 2001-04-26. Photo: tobias b köhler

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Historic Unit pictured at Leipzig HBf in July 2004. Photo from James & Martin's Picture Collection Copyright 'Jampics' m.hawkes7@ntlworld.com British and Foreign Railway Pictures Jampics Fotopic.

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Nuremberg Railway Museum is the official DB museum. On this picture you can see a mockup of the ICE and an old high-speed DMU 'Flying Hamburger' from the thirties. Photo/copyright by Michael.Kuperberg@gmx.net

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Dmu "Fliegender Hamburger" 4/96 in Koblenz HBf. (stiller@theo-physik.uni-kiel.de)

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5 October 1996, station: Ettlingen Stadt, Germany Historical express diesel railcar SVT 137 225 (type "Hamburg") of the Deutsche Reichsbahn from 1935, at the 25-year celebration of the rail historical society "Ulmer Eisenbahnfreunde" (UEF) 5. Oktober 1996, Bf. Ettlingen Stadt, Deutschland Historischer Diesel-Schnelltriebwagen SVT 137 225 (Typ "Hamburg") der Deutschen Reichsbahn, Bj. 1935, bei der 25-Jahr-Feier der Ulmer Eisenbahnfreunde (UEF) Photo by Sven Manias (sven.manias@gmx.de) Scan by Ullrich Rieger

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This DMU was originally called SVT 137 277 (type "Köln") and had three cars. When restoring it in the sixties, LHB erroneously gave it the number "137 851 abc". The colours are original as in the DRG area, the rounded cab windows however are a modification by the DB in the fifties. Only the two end cars of this train are preserved. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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SVT "Köln" seen from the other side, with the luggage compartment and dining-car in front. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Cab interior of SVT "Köln". The driver has not much space as the motor, which is mounted on top of the end bogie, takes up most of the room. The train was built in 1936, top speed was 160 km/h. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Inneres eines Abteils im SVT "Köln". Die Intarsien zeigen Städte und Landschaften. Das Fenster kann heruntergekurbelt werden. Interior of a compartment in the SVT "Köln". The marquetry shows cities and landscapes, the window can be lowered using the winder. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Inneres eines Abteils im SVT "Köln" mit zweiflügliger Schiebetür. Interior of a compartment in the SVT "Köln" with double sliding door. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Inneres der Küche im SVT "Köln". Der ursprünglich kohlegefeuerte Herd wurde später auf elektrische Kochplatten umgestellt. Interior of the kitchen in the SVT "Köln". The stove was originally coal-fired and was later changed to electric operation. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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Inneres des Speiseraums im SVT "Köln". Inspiration für den ICE 3? Alstom LHB nutzt den Raum heute für betriebsinterne Anlässe. Interior of the restaurant in the SVT "Köln". Inspiration for the ICE 3? Alstom LHB today uses the room for internal events. Alstom LHB museum (Salzgitter), May 1999 Photo: tobias b köhler

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The SVT 137 155 was an articulated 3-car DMU designed by Franz Kruckenberg and built 1934 to 1938 by Vereinigte Westdeutsche Waggonfabriken AG. This train was very modern for its time, but never went into regular passenger service as it had broken axles twice during test runs, and express DMU services were cancelled with the beginning of the second world war. The train stood for many years in a siding of a maintenance plant of the DR and was eventually scrapped. All that remains is a powered bogie with the diesel-hydraulic transmission and some fragments of the frame and carbody of the end car. The Verkehrsmuseum Dresden has completed these parts by reconstructing the original shape of the nose, which inspired both the DB VT 11.5 and the DR VT 18.16. 2001-04-27. Photo: tobias b köhler

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Front of the SVT 137 155. You can see where the headlights have been. Between the lights was a big air intake for the fans which can be seen inside the carbody. The driver was seated quite high. Verkehrsmuseum Dresden, 2001-04-27. Photo: tobias b köhler

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Side view of the SVT 137 155. A diesel engine of the same type as it was used in the original train was installed inside the fragment. The train had quite a long frontal overhang. Verkehrsmuseum Dresden, 2001-04-27. Photo: tobias b köhler

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SVT 137 155. Here you can see that only the front part of the first car is preserved. Behind the cab, originally a luggage compartment and a kitchen was located. Verkehrsmuseum Dresden, 2001-04-27. Photo: tobias b köhler