HENSCHEL-WEGMANN TRAIN
(1935-1940)
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The Henschel-Wegmann Train was an attempt to build a railcar-like high-speed steam-powered train based on the similar record-holder Borsig 05-002.
It consisted of the 61-001
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BORSIG 05-002
WORLD’S FASTEST STEAM LOCOMOTIVE
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Deutsche Reichsbahn
(excluding cab-forward 05-003)
Built: 1935
Total weight including tender: 212 tons
Number Built: 2 (Numbers 05-001 and 05-002)
Fuel: Coal
Fire grate area: 50.5 sq ft
Cylinders: 3, 18" x 26"
Max hp: 3,400+
Driving Wheels: 90.6" diameter
Boiler Pressure: 290 psi
Withdrawn Rebuilt: 1950
Withdrawn: 1958, 05-001 preserved
In 1935, Borsig built a streamlined
During the period of 1935-1936 the 05-002 made an impressive number of fast runs, earning it the title of “The World’s Fastest Steam Train”. Authentic records of so many fast runs exist for no other steam locomotive anywhere. Nine times over 110 mph, five times over 115 mph and twice over 120 mph! And many runs at over 100 mph.
Finally, on
Despite it's record achievements, it was scrapped due to the war - sister locomotive 05-001 being retained for the
STRANGE VEHICLES OF PRE-WAR
(1928-1945)