(HD) Reichsbahn Dampflok 18 201 - the fastest operational steam locomotive in the world in Löbau

Reichsbahn Dampflok 18 201 - the fastest operational steam locomotive in the world in Löbau / Saxony . Amazing Departures at night & day .
Schlesien - Express Chemnitz - Dresden - Görlitz - Breslau am 23.04.2011
Przejazd pociągu turystycznego " Śląski - Ekspres " / "Schlesien - Express" na trasie Chemnitz - Wrocław z niemieckim parowozem DR 18 201, którego maksymalna predkość wynosi 180 km/h.
Die schnellste betriebsfähige Dampflok der Welt , in unserer unvergessenen Deutschen Demokratischen Republik gebaut ( RAW Meiningen ) gibt sich ein Stelldichein in der Großen Kreisstadt Löbau. Der Sonderzug ging von Chemnitz nach Wroclaw in Polen .
The German express locomotive, number 18 201 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn in German Democratic Republic, appeared in 1960-61 at RAW Meiningen 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.
The motivation for the conversion was firstly that, as a one-off, locomotive 61 002 could not really be used for scheduled services, and secondly that the research institute at VES-M Halle (Saale) urgently needed locomotives that could do at least
160 km/h in order to test passenger coaches.
For the conversion a DR Class 22 new-design boiler, parts of the unsuccessful high pressure locomotive, H 45 024, (outside cylinders, trailing wheels and rear section of the locomotive frame) as well as the tender of locomotive 44 468 were
used. The inside cylinder of the three-cylinder engine was not however taken from 61 002, rather a new one was made. Other technical improvements were a Riggenbach counterpressure brake and a Giesl ejector. The locomotive was streamlined
at the front and over the boiler fittings.
The new locomotive was given its number to commemorate the first German locomotive with a 4-6-2 ('Pacific') wheel arrangement, the Baden IV f of the Baden State Railways (later the DRG Class 18.2).
Locomotive 18 201 from the side.
In 1967 number 18 201 was converted to oil-firing. After the changeover to computerised numbers the engine was given the number 02 0201-0. On 11 October 1972 during a trial run it attained a top speed of 182,4 km/h. As a result it is
the fastest, operational steam locomotive in the world, and also holds the world record for the biggest driving wheels (2.30 m in diameter) ever to be fitted to an engine with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement.
When not required for test runs, locomotive 18 201 was also put in charge of scheduled express trains until well into the 1970s.
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[@CheeseheadMotors]

Thanks for sharing! Is this locomotive still operational and where is it located? Would love to visit and take a few photos!

[@RickyJr46]

"Movie-Man" has relatives wherever steam locomotives can be found! I think I saw most of them when Big Boy 4014 was operating. Great video, even so!

[@That_Thicc_Cat]

It is unfortunate that you weren’t able to film it going really fast

[@Bidone1967]

Was für eine herrliche Lok, ich hoffe sie kommt mir auch mal vo die Linse! VG Bidone

[@MagictrainsOrg]

Superschön, die Lok ist einfach der Hammer! ;)

[@Grandremone]

The horn of this thing is unique, never heard anything like it!

[@brianevans673]

Welche Art von Eisenwagen ziehen diese Lokomotive an, als es betrieben wurde?

[@trambahn]

Ein hervorragendes Video! Gelungene Mischung aus Film und Foto. Leider habe ich nur noch die Ankunft der 18 201 am 4. Juni 2011 in Darmstadt Kranichstein im Video festhalten können.

[@WoelkerVideo]

Sehr schönes Bahnhofsgebäude und schöne Lok. Ich hatte die mal in Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg gesehen und auch gefilmt.

[@megatwingo]

Schönes Video über diese tolle Lok. Die Dampflok am Anfang hat mir aber auch gut gefallen. Daumen hoch! :) Viele Grüße Mega

[@cliffbayford4533]

Won't be long before Tornado goes for it to have a win double with Mallard

[@23GreyFox]

100 mph is the fastest Tornado will ever go.

[@cliffbayford4533]

What is the top speed of the BR18 in the film

[@23GreyFox]

@@cliffbayford4533 over 180 kmh, it's powered wheels are giant 2.3m.

[@23GreyFox]

@@cliffbayford4533 she can do at least 180kmh. Her driving wheels are 2.3m in diameter.

[@23GreyFox]

@@cliffbayford4533 Strange, my comments get deleted. Her top speed is over 180 kmh. With proper streamlining she could do over 200 kmh. Her driving wheels are enormous 2,3 m.

[@heisserreifen]

Danke Mega! Am Anfang ist unsere "obligatorische" 52 8080. Die nun leider auch nicht mehr fährt, wie du weißt.

[@AlphaXLP]

1:52 die 18201 wurde nicht im RAW Meiningen gebaut, sie wurde in der Versuchsanstalt Halle/Saale gebaut, das steht sogar an der Plakette vorne am Zylinder welche bei 2:00 zu sehen ist

[@heisserreifen]

Sie wurde in Meiningen gebaut und war im Besitz der VES-M.

[@fischer3x3]

super.....

[@heisserreifen]

@trambahn Danke dir!

[@timothypurser8729]

Um, the A4's have higher operating speeds

[@justarandomf-4gphantom170]

Yes, but it is currently. All the A4's don't operate, or only run up to around 70 to 80 mph. This engine regularly runs between 90 to 100 mph. Or at least on other sections of the current DB system.

[@Peppercorn60163Tornado]

@@justarandomf-4gphantom170 as of today, there’s one 2 operational A4s, those being 60009 (which is coming to the end of its operating life) and 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley fresh from an overhaul

[@thomasgray4188]

BITTERN holds the record for the worlds fastest operational locomotive with a speed of 93 mph

[@heisserreifen]

Tom Gray no no no my friend :) 93mph=150 km/h. 18201 speed limit is 180 km/h....

[@ArtStoneUS]

Since it is no longer operational, it no longer holds that record

[@mcraze1000]

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