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Danmarks Jernbanemuseum - Denmark Freight steam locomotive G 78 was built in 1875, to replace older less powerful locomotives. 9 of this class were built. G 78 was in active service until 1934. Odense, 20-08-2022 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Steam locomotive G 78 built 1875 by Esslingen for the jydsk-fyenske Jernbaner (JFJ) in a series of 9, used by DSB until 1934 on freight trains. C, 50 km/h, 3 t coal, 6000 l water, 1.4 m driving wheel diameter, length 13.7 m, weight 47.2 t. Danish railway museum Odense, 2023-08-04. tobias b köhler

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DSB G 78 built in Esslingen 1875, retired 1934. This locomotive is a so called "long boiler" in that the firebox is behind the rear axle of the engine influencing on the quality of the ride. Photographed at Railway Museum in Odense 03 may 1997 by hjelme@worldonline.dk