The 99-222 "Traditionslok" on the turntable in Wernigerode. The 17 "Neubauloks" series 99-72, which were built in the nineteen-fifties, were derived from this one.
The 99-222 "Traditionslok" on the turntable in Wernigerode. The 17 "Neubauloks" series 99-72, which were built in the nineteen-fifties, were derived from this one.
After the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 the West German "Deutsche Bundesbahn" and the East German "Reichsbahn" merged, forming the "Deutsche Bahn AG". Steam operation on standard gauge lines had already been abandoned in the west in 1977, and now it also ended in the east. The narrow gauge lines that were still steam operated in the east, were privatized. Most of these lines have survived into the present, but are only used for passenger trains. Without doubt one of the most impressive ones is the Harzer Schmalspurbahnen, operating an extensive network of lines in the Harz mountains. Of particular interest is the line running from Wernigerode to the "Brocken", the highest mountain in the Harz (1142 m). Most steam locos used on this line were built in the early 50s and were based on the prewar class 99-22. At the end of the 70's they were reverted to oil burning, but this didn't last long, after only a few years they were reverted back to coal burning.
A couple of them have been taken out of service, some awaiting an overhaul, others are still going strong. To haul traditional trains the HSB also uses two mallet locos, that are more than 100 years old.
The class 99-222 "Traditionslok" is the only remaining "Einheitslok" of the original 99-2 series. Here it is taking a well deserved rest after another day of heavy duty.
Loco 99-5902, in "Länderbahn" livery, is often used to haul traditional trains with the olde carriages.
A traditional passenger train, hauled by 99-5906-5, is leaving Drei Annen Hohne on its way up to the Brocken.
Having taken on water loco 99-5901-6 drives towards its passenger train, to take it back to Gernrode.
One of the mallet locomotives, (probably 99-5902-4), in traditional livery in Wernigerode.
Loco 99-7243-1 passing the signal box in Werrnigerode on its way to Drei Annen Hohne. The signal box was torn down in the nineteen nineties.
One of the "Neubauloks" class 99-72 receiving coal for its next duty.
Loco 99-7236-5 being serviced in the shed in Wernigerode.
One of the "Brocken Loks" class 99-72 descending from the Brocken.
One of the class 99-72 locos, 99-7239-9, is seen shunting after having hauled a passenger train up the Brocken.
One of the class 99-72 locos, 99-7239-9, has just left the Brocken and is on its way back to Drei Annen Hohne.
Loco 99-7235-7 being serviced in HSB's workshop.
Loco 99-7234-0 crossing the road at Westerntor.
Loco 99-7234-0 taking on water at Drei Annen Hohne station.
The turntable in Wernigrode is mainly used to park the locos on the different tracks in front of the shed.
One of the 17 "Neubauloks" (series 99-7230-99-7247) on the viaduct across the Bere near Ilfeld on the HSB line.
One of the 17 "Neubauloks" (series 99-7230-7247) taking on water in Drei Annen Hohne, on its way to the top of the Brocken (1142m).
A passenger train, headed by loco 99-7236-5, has almost reached its destination, the top of the Brocken.
After another day of heavy duties all Werigerode based steam locomotives class 99-72 are assembled in front of the locomotive shed.
A class 99-7 loco, shunting in Putbus.