Photothread: Road Vehicles of the Deutsche Reichsbahn

[Maxschnauzer]

Opel Olympia (OL38) and DKW Sonderklasse of the DR. One of those interesting situations where we find WH markings as well.

[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

indeed an interesting pic. Also interesting the unit: Eisenbahnbaukompanie 115 (railway construction company 115).

Best regards

Bert

[SIS 5]

Hi,

here another pic of a road vehicle of the Reichsbahn: Büssing-NAG type 650 with a special superstructure.

Regards

Bert

[Maxschnauzer]

A very pretty Holzgas Blitz by Kassbohrer. I figure that is Ulm Minster in the background, where Kassbohrer had most of his publicity shots taken.

[SIS 5]

Hi,

here a pic of a Mercedes-Benz truck type L 5000 used by the Reichsbahn.

Regards

Bert

[Maxschnauzer]

The Bleichert Elektrokarren, notably the "Eidechse", or "Lizard", were the unsung heroes of both the DR and RP. Here are a few photos, perhaps you have more?

[SIS 5]

Hi Max,

thank You very much for posting these pics of Bleichert Elektrokarren. I can remember that I have seen such vehicles on some stations fifty years ago. Here another pic on a station and two drawings.

Best regards

Bert

[Truelove]

We have something like this at the hanger i work at. Very old but still working. i'll check the data plate to see who made it, its american i'm sure tho.

[Maxschnauzer]

Hi Max,

thank You very much for posting these pics of Bleichert Elektrokarren. I can remember that I have seen such vehicles on some stations fifty years ago. Here another pic on a station and two drawings.

Best regards

Bert

Hi Bert,
Great pics, Thanks a lot! The drawing is especially informative. Here's another I found in civilian service, with a crane mounted, possibly post-war.

[Maxschnauzer]

Mercedes-Benz type G 3 a.

[uncle]

Hi all.
here another pic of the Reichsbahn.

[SIS 5]

Hi uncle,

thanks a lot for this excellent pic of the Faun tractor.
Here two pics of the mighty Kaelble tractor type Z 6 R 3 A with 180/200 hp.

Best regards

Bert

[Pz III]

Austro Fiat of the Deutsche Reichsbahn

[SIS 5]

Hi,

here a pic of a Reichsbahn bus. Interesting, that the Reichsbahn had busses in its stock. I think it is a Saurer type 4 BTDv. Source of the pic: an expiresd ebay auction.

Regards

Bert

[Leo Niehorster]

It's interesting that the modern Deutsche Bundesbahn/Deutsche Bahn has red (maroon) vehicles —including their buses— and the modern Deutsche Bundespost/Deutsche Post has yellow vehicles.

Seems the colors were the other way around before and druring WWII? Or am I mistaken?

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Leo